Roman/Byzantine Empire
Dynasties
Islamic Empire Begins
China, Korea and Japan
Expanse of Islamic Empire
100
What happened when the Roman Empire got too big for one ruler?
The Roman Empire was divided into two
parts. The Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.
100
What is a “dynasty”?
A dynasty is a family that rules in a place for many years.
100
Who were the people who lived in the Arabian Peninsula and what were they known for?
We call them Bedouins. They were supposed to be kind to the poor, the strangers, and the sick.
100
What was the name of the two rivers that divided China and what was built to unite China?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River blocked their way. The Grand Canal was built to unite China and promote trade.
100
Who invited Tariq bin Ziyad to Spain? Why did they want his help?
The sons of the dead king. They wanted to drive out the warrior Rodrigo, who had taken the throne.
200
What was the Eastern Roman Empire called and what was the capital city?
The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire and the capital city was Constantinople.
200
What dynasty united all the little kingdoms of India?
The Gupta dynasty united India.
200
Who was Muhammad and what was he known for?
Muhammad grew up in Mecca. He had an experience in a cave where he saw a silk scroll with words of fire. An angel, said to be Gabriel told him to read the scroll. During this experience he as told that there was one god and his name was Allah. Followers of Muhammad and his teachings were known as Muslims. Muhammad became a prophet, ruler and judge over the Islamic Empire.
200
What did Chinese scientists spend years trying to figure out and what did they invent by accident?
They tried to figure out how to make gold. They invented gun powder which was the precursor to fire works.
200
What empire did Tariq belong to? Did Tariq want to help the sons of the dead king regain power?
He was a Muslim commander who fought for the Islamic Empire. No, he wanted the land for his empire!
300
What did Theodora and Justinian do before they became emperor and empress of the Byzantine Empire?
Theodora was a circus clown, actress and wool spinner.
Justinian worked on his family farm, went to school, and was in the army.
300
What was the time of peace and wealth during the Gupta dynasty called?
This time is called the Golden Age of India.
300
What was the Holy City of Islam?
Mecca
300
What do Japanese emperors get when they become emperors? They are the sacred objects that Amaterasu gave to her grandson, Honingi.
A mirror, beads and a sword
300
What incredible thing did Tariq order his armies to do when they first arrived in Spain?
He ordered them to burn their ships.
400
How did Theodora save the Emperor Justinian’s throne?
She convinced her husband to stay and fight the rebels and not run away.
400
Who invaded India during the Gupta Dynasty and what was the name of emperor that defeated them?
The Hun invaded India and Skandagupta was the name of the emperor that defeated them.
400
Think about the Islamic Religion, what is the definition of religion?
A religion is a system of rules one must follow to please a god or earn favor.
400
What did the Japanese people call China? What did the Japanese people call Japan?
They called China “The Land of the Setting Sun.” They called Japan “The Land of the Rising Sun.”
400
When Spain was under Islamic rule, what did Spanish followers of Islam become known as? Do you remember any of the new crops that they planted?
They were called Moors. They planted cherries, apples, almonds, and bananas.
500
Where is the Byzantine Empire on the map?
500
What is the name of the longest known dynasty in the world?
The Yamato Dynasty of Japan
500
Name the five pillars of Islam?
Faith, Prayer, Fasting, Giving, Pilgrimage
500
Which of these statements are true?
“Korea is a small country located next to China. They learned the Chinese way of writing, Chinese religion, and many Chinese customs. The Koreans then taught the Japanese these things. Then China conquered Korea, but Japan managed to keep itself separate from China.”
OR
“Korea was once divided into three separate kingdoms. One of these kingdoms made friends with Japan and taught the people about Chinese writing and ideas. Many Japanese traveled to China and learned how to read, write, and dress like Chinese. But then the Japanese emperor broke ties with China.”
“Korea was once divided into three separate kingdoms. One of these kingdoms made friends with Japan and taught the people about Chinese writing and ideas. Many Japanese traveled to China and learned how to read, write, and dress like Chinese. But then the Japanese emperor broke ties with China.”
500
The rock where Tariq stood to watch his ships come in was called Jabal Tariq, the “mountain of Tariq.” What do we call it today?
We call it the rock of Gibraltar.