During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church collected money from people for their sins. This was known as:
Indulgences
200
Which king of the Mali Empire made a famous pilgrimage to the city of Mecca during the years 1324-1325?
Mansa Musa
200
The Mali Empire acquired (gained) its wealth primarily because of two natural resources. Name both:
Gold & Salt
300
The Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations relied on waters provided by two rivers for their agriculture. Name both rivers.
Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
300
Name the historical period known as a "rebirth" of Europe which came after the Middle Ages.
Renaissance
300
According to the Catholic Church, all people have to go through a place to be cleansed of their sins prior to going to Heaven. What is the name of this place?
Purgatory
300
Which Muslim scholar (teacher, philosopher) was placed in jail for his ideas about Islam, but was eventually set free?
Averroes
300
Which European country was once controlled by Muslims but was later reconquered by Christians?
Spain
400
The Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations existed in an area where agriculture first developed. What is the special name for this area in the Middle East? (Hint: The name has two words).
Fertile Crescent
400
What is the name of the economic system that developed during the Middle Ages which was based on farming and life on a manor?
Feudalism/Manorialism
400
John Wycliffe disagreed with the authority of the Catholic Church for many reasons. Identify two of his main reasons:
The Pope had too much power/authority
The Catholic Church's collection of money was unfair/unjust
Individuals had the right to read the Bible for themselves
400
Name one of the major contributions of the Golden Age of Islam to the European Renaissance and later civilizations.
Preservation of Greek & Roman ideas/knowledge
Advances in mathematics & science (astronomy, medicine)
Developing new technology (Astrolabe for navigation)
400
When a person challenges the authority of religious leaders or goes against their own religion they are known as a:
Heretic
500
Both the Ancient Mesopotamians and Ancient Egyptians developed advanced forms of architecture during the time of their civilizations. Name the most important architectural building/structure constructed by both the Mesopotamians & Egyptians:
Mesopotamians - Ziggurat
Egyptians - Pyramid
500
Why did serfs/peasants work on manors for kings or nobles? What did they get in return/exchange for their work?
Protection
500
John Wycliffe had many followers who believed in his ideas, including the Lollards. What happened to the Lollards after John Wycliffe's death?
The Lollards were persecuted, and many were killed, by orders coming from the Catholic Church.
500
Name one of the two major caliphates that existed during the Golden Age of Islam and were presented in the documentaries we viewed in class.
Umayyad & Abbasid Caliphates
500
Name the city in the Middle East, fought over for many years, which today remains an important holy site for Christians, Jews, and Muslims.