Islamic history
the only Muslim god
Who is Allah
The first of the west African kingdoms to rise around 400 AD. It was an important trading kingdom that controlled gold mines and trade routes. Taxes from trade made the kingdom wealthy. After losing control of gold mines, this kingdom will weaken and fall.
what is Ghana?
This Chinese general declared himself emperor. He won many battles and set up a new dynasty called the Sui. 500s AD
Who is Wendi?
Literally means “Way of the Warrior.” This strict code of conduct taught samurai how to conduct themselves.
what is Bushido?
Great Charter, signed in 1215. King John of England is forced to sign this document by nobles. It limits the power of the king and recognizes the rights and powers of the nobles.
What is the Magna Carta?
an Arabian man who Allah spoke through
Mohammed
Sunni Ali will drive the Berbers from Timbuktu in 1468 and he conquers the surrounding area. this kingdom will weaken and in the late 1500s will fall to Moroccans with guns and cannons
What is Songhai
Yangdi's most ambitious project was building this. this made it easier to ship rice and other products between northern and southern China and united China's economy.
What is the Grand Canal?
Literally meaning “those who serve.” these warriors served daimyo lords, who in turn served the shogun. these warroirs were exceptionally well trained in swords, bows and horse riding. In addition to their military training, samurai were well educated
what are/were samurai?
A Catholic monastery that was raided by Vikings in 793. This was one of the earliest large-scale raids by Vikings in English territory. Many monks were killed in this brutal attack. Following this raid, many waves of Vikings will attack England.
What is Lindisfarne?
the Muslum holy book
what is the Quran?
Following Ghana, Sundiata Keita will capture the capital of Ghana in 1240 and begin this kingdom. He will expand the empire and control gold and salt trade for huge profits. Mansa Musa, an important king of this kingdom will be a powerful leader.
What is Mali?
The most powerful Tang emperor. He brought back the system of civil service examinations. He also gave land to farmers and brought peace and order to the countryside. He also encouraged the spread of Buddhism. He is often considered the best example of how a Chinese emperor should rule.
who was Taizong?
Literally meaning “great barbarian expelling top general.” This was the true government and military leader of Japan from about 1200 to 1868. this leader ran the government and appointed daimyo to serve as military governors of the various provinces. The emperor chose the this leader.
who was the shogun?
In 1066, William the Conqueror will land in southern England and his army will fight Harold Godwinson and his army. William will win this battle and become the king of England as a result.
What is the Battle of Hastings?
The most famous Ottoman sultan, ruling during the 1500s. He will expand the empire, support learning and arts and will build the Blue Mosque. He attacks Vienna but does not conquer it. His death marks the slow decline of the Ottomans
who was Suleiman 1?
A Moroccan lawyer who travels throughout the Islamic world in the 1300s. As a chronicler he writes his observations about the people and practices of Islam in west Africa.
Who is Ibn Battuta?
he continued the conquest of China that his grandfather had begun. he will be the first non-Chinese emperor in history.
who was Kublai Khan?
That native religion of Japan, meaning it was not introduced from outside but instead developed inside of Japan. It literally means, “Way of the spirits” or “Way of the gods.” The Japanese believed that nature gods and spirits inhabited every natural object - rivers, mountains, forests, rocks. Worshippers pray to kami, or nature spirits.
what is Shinto?
France and England spent much of the 1300 and 1400s fighting over control of western France. In the end, English lands are confined to the island of Britain as France “wins.” This also marks the first use of gunpowder in a European war.
What is the hundred years' war?
Famed center of learning based in Baghdad, founded by Mamun. Scholars collected knowledge, debated, studied and learned here. Perhaps the most advanced learning center in the world at that time.
what is the house of wisdom?
An important city for trade originally, this kingdom will become one of the world’s leading library centers during the 1300s. A great center of learning and culture that will sadly decline by the 1500s
What is Timbuktu?
this man will lead the Mongol army on a series of conquests that will expand Mongol territory all the way west into Europe. he will begin an attack on China but he will not complete the conquest of China. Born Temujin, means blacksmith. The 1200s AD is the peak of mongol power
Who was Ghengis Khan?
Appointed by the shogun, these noble men acted as military governors of provinces of Japan. They were wealthy and had thousands of samurai in their private armies. However, if the shogun called them to military service they had to obey and bring their armies with them.
who were the daimyo?
Begun by Pope Urban II in 1095, this was a series of invasions of “The Holy Land” where Catholic forces tried to conquer and control the area. After a brief period of controlling Jerusalem, the the people of this conquest were repeatedly defeated and after two centuries the this conquest ended in defeat for the Europeans.
what are the crusades?