East vs West Europe
What body of water was the Byzantine Empire located on?
Mediterranean Sea
What two regions of the world was the Islamic Caliphates located?
North Africa and the Middle East
What geographic features either helped or hurt trade along the Silk Road
Himalayas
Mongolian Steppe
What two continents did the Mongols take over a piece of?
Asia and Europe
What desert allowed for the growth of the Empire?
Sahara
What was the key difference between West Europe and East Europe?
Roman Catholic Church vs Eastern Orthodox Church
Daily double: How did the Islamic Caliphates treat people that were not Muslim? Bonus: Give the name of one of the things they implemented
Tolerant of other religions
Pact of Umar
Jizyah (religious tax)
What religion was prominent in China?
Confucianism
How did the Mongols treat other religions that were not their own?
Tolerant, many convert to Islam
What innovation allowed for travel across North Africa?
Camels
Daily Double: What system did they use in Western Europe to organize society? Double Points for naming each group in order from top to bottom
Feudalism
King
Lord
Knight
Serfs
Church above everyone
Give three pieces of technology that came from the Islamic Caliphates during their golden age?
Pinhole Camera
Surgery
Astrolabe
Algorithms
Give three pieces of technology that originated in China?
Gunpowder
Compass
Silk Making
Paper Making
What innovation allowed the Mongols to conquer their enemies?
Horse and Bow
Why was salt valuable during the Middle Ages?
What system was used in the Byzantine Empire that put women, slaves, and children at the bottom of society?
Justinian Code
Give one way that the Islamic Caliphates maintained power over a large amount of land
Central Diwans (Government Officials)
Islamic Provinces
What system was used to ensure people in China were capable of working for the government?
Civil Service Exam
What was one way the Mongols maintained power over a large area?
Postage System
Adopted culture of places they took over
Promoted based on Merit
Why did Mansa Musa travel across North Africa?
What was the event that led to the slaughter of thousands of Byzantines by the government?
Nika Riots at the Hippodrome
What was the name of the major caliphate that facilitated the golden age?
Abbasid Caliphate
What two places did Chinese culture spread to?
Japan and Korea
What place of learning did the Mongols destroy after the leader of the city refused to surrender?
House of Wisdom in Baghdad
What effect did Mansa Musa journey have?
Spread of Religion
Inflation to local economies