Rome & Byzantines
What is the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
95% of the Arabian peninsula is what landform?
Desert
What is the name of the world's largest hot desert, located in Africa?
Sahara
Name the ruler of Japan that inspired cultural diffusion in Japan?
Prince Shotoku
What branch of the military was your teacher in?
Connor- Marines
Duncan- Army
What is the name of the great church built by Justinian that is now a museum?
Hagia Sophia
People that move from place to place in search of food, water, and trading are called what?
Nomads
The great kingdoms of Africa became so wealthy because of what two resources?
Gold & Salt
What was the name of the Italian explorer that befriended Kublai Khan on his visit to China?
Marco Polo
What is your teachers favorite candy?
Connor- Licorice
Duncan- Snickers
Who was Justinian's wife and Empress?
Theodora
What is the name of the person who united the Arabian Peninsula under a new religion called Islam?
The Prophet Mohammod
A group of traveling merchants using camels are called what?
Caravans
What was the name of warlord that united the Mongols and conquered the majority of Asia?
Genghis Khan
What is older, Mr. Duncan or how long Mr. Connor has been married?
Mr. Connor's Marriage- 35 years
What was the name of the riots that nearly ended Justinian's rule?
Nika Riots
What is the name of the holiest city in the religion of Islam?
Mecca
What happened to the economy when Mansa Musa gave away so much gold in Cairo, Egypt?
Inflation
Which Chinese dynasty was ruled by the Mongols?
Yuan
Who has taught at Monocacy longer?
Mr. Duncan- 4 years
Name the 4 reasons for the fall of Rome
Bad Leadership
Disloyal Army
Poor Economy
Barbarians
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Shahada (Faith)
Salah (Prayer)
Zakat (Charity)
Sawm (Fasting)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Name three of the climate zones of Africa
Desert
Sahel
Savanah
Rainforest
Highlands
Coast
Give two examples of how cultural diffusion impacted Japan
Buddhism
Confucianism (Laws)
Writing System
Government Structure
Capital Cities
Where did your teacher go to college?
Connor- Towson & McDaniel
Duncan- Salisbury & Mount Saint Mary's