The Crusades
What group of people was in control of Jerusalem at the time of the first crusade?
The Muslims
What was the name of Genghis Khan's grandson who ruled after him?
Kublai Khan
What was the long road that merchants took to get to China?
The Silk Road
What is another name for the Plague?
Black Death
Bubonic Plague
Henry the VIII had six wives. Several had the same name. What were two of the names he had more than one wife who had that name?
Anne and Katherine
What did the knights wear on their armor to show they were a crusader?
A cross
The Mongols developed a deadly weapon to fight their enemies. Soul hunter, Five-League and Magic were their names. What was the weapon?
Poisonous fog/smoke
When Marco Polo and his father returned from China, why didn't their family recognize them?
They had been gone a long time (20 years) and were dressed in dirty, ragged clothes
How was the bubonic plague spread?
From rats to fleas to people
El Cid was a fierce warrior who had a braided beard and expensive armor. What does "El Cid" mean?
The Boss
What were crusaders told they would receive if they fought to regain Jerusalem?
Forgiveness of sins
Why does no one know where Genghis Khan is buried today?
Because everyone who saw the funeral pass was killed
What is the name of the smaller walled city built inside the city of Beijing that was used for a palace and was not open to anyone except who worked there?
The Forbidden City
Joan of Arc bravely lead armies into battle as a teenage girl. What was a reason that her enemies used to put her to death? Name one.
She wore men's clothes
She was a witch
She didn't agree with everything the church said
The End of the Middle Ages happened when what city was finally conquered?
Constantinople
What two kings ruled during the time of Robin Hood?
Hint: they were brothers
Richard the Lionhearted and Prince John
Genghis Khan joined forces with other mongol tribes to create a terrible army that people called "The Scourge." What city did he conquer because of the nice beds and lots of gold?
Hint: The Olympics were held here a few years ago
Beijing
Two Ivans ruled Russia.
Ivan the Great (Grandfather) and Ivan the Terrible (Grandson)
Why were they called the Great and Terrible?
Ivan the Great was great because he united Russian tribes into one country.
Ivan the Terrible thought he was as powerful as God and he was cruel and organized a secret police to hunt down people he didn't like.
What were the names of the King and Queen of Spain who were interested in exploration?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Where did Columbus land when he reached America?
What was the location?
Islands of Florida
A man named Peter the ___________ organized the first crusade, the "People's Crusade", made up of farmers and poor people.
Peter the Hermit
Trick Question:NOT ASIA!
Describe Tenochtitlan
City built on grass mats floating in a lake. Gardens were grown on the mats. Canoes were used for transportation in the canals. Only way to get into the city was using floating logs as bridge.
Mehmed set out to conquer Constantinople once and for all. How did he finally conquer the city that had such thick, strong walls?
He pulled his warships onto land and was able to get them around the city's defenses and attack them from behind.
Who's ship was the first to sail all the way around the world? What was the name of the captain who died before reaching home?
Ferdinand Magellan
What was the name of the law put into place during the reign of Prince John that stated that kings also had to obey laws, and someone could only be put in jail if they had broken the law
The Magna Carta