The Muslim World
This city became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a major center of learning and trade
Baghdad
This philosophy taught respect for elders, education, and proper relationships
Confucianism
This system organized society through loyalty, land, and military service
Feudalism
This movement focused on human potential and achievement
Humanism
When students finished an activity, Ms. Niki told them to show this
Thumbs
Muslim travelers journeyed to this city for pilgrimage
Mecca
This Mongol ruler created the largest contiguous land empire in history
Genghis Khan
This deadly disease killed millions of people across Europe during the 1300s.
Black Death
This term focused on the here and now and not the thereafter
Secularism
According to Ms. Niki, this website was unreliable because anyone could edit it.
Wikipedia
These required acts of worship include prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage.
Five Pillars
This crop helped China’s population grow during the Song period because it matured quickly.
Fast-ripening rice
English nobles forced King John to sign this document limiting royal power
Magna Carta
This wealthy family financially supported Renaissance artists in Florence.
Medici Family
This title was given to the political and religious leaders of the Muslim world after Muhammad.
Caliph
This Song-era belief system revived older Chinese ideas while also borrowing from Buddhism and Daoism.
Neo-Confucianism
This conflict increased trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Muslim world
Crusades
This German monk criticized indulgences and began the Reformation.
Martin Luther
Muslim scholars gathered and translated ancient knowledge in this famous center of learning.
House of Wisdom
This dynasty was founded after Kublai Khan completed the conquest of China.
Yuan Dynasty
This conflict was about whether kings or Church leaders had the power to choose bishops.
Lay Investiture
These payments were criticized by reformers because people believed they reduced punishment for sin.
Indulgences