East Asia
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire, known for his military conquests?
Who is Genghis Khan?
What empire conquered the city of Constantinople in 1453?
What is the Ottoman Empire
Who is the founder of Islam and is considered the last prophet in the religion?
Who is Muhammad
What body of water lies to the south of West Africa, providing access to trade routes?
What is the Gulf of Guinea
What mountain range separates Italy from the rest of Europe and played a significant role in medieval trade?
What are the Alps
What religion, originating in India, spread to East Asia and emphasizes the path to enlightenment?
What is Buddhism?
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire, formerly known as Byzantium?
What is Constantinople
What is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad?
What is the Quran?
What city became a major center for trade, education, and culture in the Mali Empire?
What is Timbuktu
Who was the king crowned as the Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD, known for uniting much of Western Europe?
Who is Charlemagne
Which Venetian traveler is famous for his travels to Asia in the 13th century?
Who is Marco Polo?
What is the name of the famous cathedral in Istanbul, originally built as a church during the Byzantine Empire?
What is the Hagia Sophia
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to undertake at least once in their lifetime?
What is the Hajj
What trade network connected West Africa to North Africa, facilitating the exchange of gold and salt?
What system of land ownership and duties was prevalent in medieval Europe
What is Feudalism
What is the name of the imperial palace located in Beijing, known for its historical significance?
What is the Forbidden Palace
Who was the emperor known for his comprehensive legal code and efforts to restore the Roman Empire?
Who is Justinian I
Who was the Ottoman sultan known for conquering Constantinople in 1453?
Who is Mehmed II
Who was the famous Mali ruler known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca?
Who is Mansa Musa
What document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English king and established certain legal rights?
What is the Magna Carta
What mountain range separates India from Tibet and is known for being the highest in the world?
What are the Himalayan Mountains
The Byzantine Empire was formerly known as the
What ancient trade route connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture?
What is the silk road
What term refers to the oral historians and storytellers who preserve the history of West African cultures?
What are Griots
What prolonged conflict between England and France lasted from 1337 to 1453?
What is the Hundred Years War