Western Europe
the Vandals, Visigoths, Franks, Burgundians, Ostrogoths and other Germanic ones.
What tribes founded the kingdoms in Medieval Europe?
Who was Justinian?
Founder of the religion of Islam.
Who was Muhammad?
Temujin, the founder of the Mongolian Empire.
Who was Genghis Kahn?
Christendom on the African continent.
What was Aksum a center for?
Pope Leo III bestowed on him the title of "Holy Roman Emperor"
Who was Charlemagne?
Absolute Monarchy
What type of government did the Byzantine empire have?
It is where scholars of different cultures from all over the world came and worked together to translate classical works into the Arabic language.
What was the House of Wisdom?
A merchant, explorer and writer who spread knowledge about other cultures through his journeys along the Silk Road.
Who was Marco Polo?
Gold & Salt
What were the two biggest commodities bringing wealth to the post-classical African kingdoms?
- Moving to rural kingdoms
- Viking Attacks
- The death of Charlemagne
What are 3 things that led to the formation of the Feudal & Manorial systems?
Like the Caliphates, these emperors were also the religious leaders.
How are the Empires from the Arabian Peninsula similar to those from Eastern Europe?
The laws of the Islamic faith.
What is Sharia?
- The Grand Canal
- Gunpowder's use in weaponry
- Moveable Type Printing
What are 3 major accomplishments between the Tang & Song Dynasties?
The Portuguese discovered Kilwa's massive wealth
What is one thing that led to colonial presence on the Swahili coast?
- the Black Death
- the Crusades
- the 100 Years War
What led to the end of Medieval Europe?
"No king is above the law"
What important principle did the Magna Carta state?
A close friend of Muhammad's and the 1st caliph.
Who was Abu-Bakr?
a period of relative stability in Eurasia under the Mongol Empire
What is the "Pax Mongolica"
The trade network across the desert that was made possible by large caravans of camels.
What was the Trans-Saharan trade network?
- Chivalry & Bushido
- They both served lords
- Emphasized on honor & courage
What did the knights of Medieval Europe have in common with the Samurai of Japan?
Byzantine Empires uniform code of laws for 900 years.
What was the Justinian code?
Victories did not permanently affect the rule of the region.
Why are the Crusades considered a failure?
- Bushido & Chivalry
- They both served lords
- Emphasized on honor & courage
What did the Samurai of Japan have in common with the knights of Medieval Europe?
Founder of Mali, known to his people as "The Lion King" due to his dedication, strength and courage.
Who was Sundiata?