Middle Ages
Period in Western Europe from the late 400s to the late 1400s, related to the Middle Ages
What is Medieval
The ability to change one's social class
What is social mobility
This part of the Roman Empire was later named the Byzantine Empire
What is the Eastern Roman Empire
This is currently the largest religion in the world (by population), leaving Islam to be a close second
What is Christianity
This is the holy book of Islam
What is the Quran
Prior to the Middle Ages, what empire "fell"
What is The Roman Empire
A system in which things or people are organized by rank, according to status or authority
What is hierarchy
Formally known as Constantinople, today we call this city __________
What is Istanbul
Islams believe this man to be the most important prophet, spreading the message of God
Who is Muhammad
Muslims practice prayer five times a day facing this city.
What is Mecca
The Western Roman Empire was invaded by _____________ tribes
What is Germanic
Churches would often charge this, also known as a tax
What is a tithe
The Byzantine Empire experienced a "golden age" under this emperor
Who is Justinian
This city has close ties with the Islam community, along with Christians and Jewish people
What is Jerusalem
Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to the holiest city in Islam. This is also known as the __________
What is Hajj
This emperor moved his capital city to the east
Who is Constantine
Peasant homes during the Medieval times no longer exist today because they were made of this
What is mud, hay, sticks
During the Byzantine's "golden age", this church was build....
What is the Hagia Sophia
Muslims call God this name
What is Allah
This box-like building once housed the hundreds of statues which were believed to hold the spirits of the gods
What is the Kaaba
This system developed in the west, where there would be an exchange of land for loyalty
What is Feudalism
Church law, which had control over matters such as marriage & religious practices is also known as this
What is canon law
Conflicts between the east and the west led to a _________ of two different churches (Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox)
Hint: another word for "a break"
What is a schism
Prior to the spread of Islam, many people in the Arabian Peninsula were polytheistic. They worshiped their gods through small statues, also know as this.
What are idols
A political & religious leader of a Muslim community is also known as _________
What is a Caliph