Important Dates & Time Periods
What is the time marker used to describe the years after the birth of Jesus?
Common Era (CE)
Which sea connects Europe, Africa, and Asia and helped Rome trade?
Mediterranean Sea
What is one Roman Achievement that still impact our world today?
Any of answers below:
-Roman Alphabet
- Romance Languages(Latin)
-Representative Democracy
- Checks & Balances
- Constitution
- Engineering: Roacs, bridges, aquaducts
- Architecture: domes, arches, columns, amphitheaters
What is Chivalry?
A medieval code of conduct for knights
What religion begin in the Middle East in the 600 CE?
Islam
What year did the (Western) Roman Empire officially fell?
476 CE
Which Peninsula did Islam first began on?
Arabian Peninsula
Which Roman Emperor made Christianity legal?
Constantine
What institution was very powerful in Medieval Europe and controlled religion
Catholic Church
What are the followers of Islam called?
Muslims
What century did Islam begin in?
7th century
Which mountain range helped protect the Italian Peninsula?
The Alps
Why did Roman Leaders feel threatened by Jesus' beliefs, Christianity?
Roman Leaders felt threatened because Christianity challenged their power, religious traditions, and social control.
Roman Leaders used Roman Religions, the gods and goddesses to justify their rule.
Why did the Crusades happen?
To stop the expansion of Muslim states, to capture the city of Jerusalem (a holy city for three religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism)
The Qur'an
How long roughly is the Middle Ages in Europe?
500-1500 CE
roughly 1000 years
Constantinople
Why was Byzantine Empire so successful for roughly 1000 years? (Name two reasons)
Any two reasons below
-Justinian Code of Laws
- Protection of Constantinople: Location, walls
- Alliances, Strong Navy
- Religious & Cultural Tolerance
- Wealthy Trade Center
What is the event that weakened feudalism by killing many workers in Europe?
The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
What are 3 Muslim Achievements that still impact our world today? (Be Specific)
Any of 3 achievements below:
- Math: Algebra, Hindu-Arabic Numerals
- Astronomy & Astrolabe
-Medicine: Hospitals, wards, exams for doctors, how infections spread, bloof flow
-Architecture & Education: Mosques, schools, paved roads, street lamps, libraries, bookstores
- Arabic
- Coffee
Why is the Medieval Period so important?
The Medieval Period is important because it shaped politics, religion, culture, and society, influencing how the modern world developed.
What is the impact or benefits of bodies of water on a society?
Bodies of water help societies survive, expand, and connect with others, making them essential to civilization.
Fresh water supply, farming, food production, transportation and trade, protection, and defense
Why did the Roman Empire split into two empires?
The Roman Empire split into East and West dur to its immense size, making it difficult to govern. The division helped the Empires govern more effectively and weaken the unit.
Why does conflict develop in Medieval Europe? (Name 2 reasons)
Conflict developed in Medieval Europe for several reasons tied to power, land, religion, and survival:
- Competition for land, and resources
- Feudal System tensions (Social inequality)
- Religious Differences
- Political Tension/Disagreements (King vs Pope)
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Belief, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage