Beliefs & Religions
This religion teaches reincarnation, or being reborn after death.
What is Hinduism?
This deadly disease killed millions in Europe.
What is Black Death (Black Plague or Bubonic Plague)?
He founded an Asian religion, and his teachings are collected in the Analects.
Who is Confucius?
This is the sacred river of India.
What is the Ganges (River)?
This was the Christian reconquest of Spain.
What is the Reconquista?
This is the holy book of Islam.
What is the Quran?
Knights followed this code of honor.
What is chivalry?
He is the prophet and founder of Islam.
Who is Muhammad?
These are the two main rivers in China.
(You need both to get it correct.)
What are the Yellow and Yangtze (Rivers)?
These were wars between Christians and Muslims to regain the Holy Land.
What are the Crusades?
This belief says your actions affect your future life.
What is karma?
This system between lords and knights exchanged land for loyalty.
What is feudalism?
As king, he united much of Western Europe.
Who is Charlemagne?
This term describes a ruling family, common in ancient China and Japan.
What is a dynasty?
France won this long war over the French throne against England.
What is the Hundred Years' War?
This Buddhist idea is a guide to right living and behavior.
What is the Eightfold Path?
This event split the Christian Church into two parts.
What is the Great Schism?
She was a French hero who led armies in battle.
Who is (St.) Joan of Arc?
This Chinese idea shows balance between opposites forces.
What is Yin and Yang?
This battle stopped Muslim expansion into Europe.
What is the Battle of Tours?
This month in Islam is dedicated to fasting.
What is Ramadan?
This term for the ability to appoint bishops became a source of conflict between kings and popes in the middle ages.
What is investiture?
He eventually became known as the Buddha after achieving enlightenment.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
This belief says rulers are approved by the gods.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
This battle led to William the Conqueror taking England.
What is the Battle of Hastings?