Europe
The lowest rank of the Feudal system
Serfs or peasants
Which city was the center of the innovations of Islam?
Baghdad
What is the name of the person to unite the Mongols?
Ghengis Khan
What two animals carried the Black Plague?
Rats and fleas
Which Dynasty was most prominent during the middle ages?
Song!
What was daily life mostly based on?
Farming or agriculture
What was one of the topics that the Golden Age of Islam helped developed?
Astronomy, chemistry, algebra, medicine, engineering, etc.
Which civilization evaded being conquered by the Mongols?
Japan
Which year did the plague arrive in Europe?
1347
CANDY BONUS
Name 2 of the innovations of the Song dynasty?
gunpowder, paper money, compass, movable type printing, pagodas, bridges, canal system- locks
CANDY BONUS
Why is European Middle ages known as the Dark Ages?
Time of plague, not being a front runner in innovations, etc.
Who sacked Baghdad in the 13th century?
THE MONGOLS
Name TWO of the empires/dynasties the Mongols ended by conquering
Kievan Rus, Song Dynasty, Islamic Empire
CANDY BONUS
What was a "positive consequence" between Europe and Middle East during the Crusades?
exchange of knowledge as the Islamic empire was more advanced than Europeans, revived trade (and created use for money)
Which philosopher influenced the political structure of China?
Confucius
What does it mean to pay homage? Include an example regarding the feudal system
Example: Knights paid homage to lords by swearingg to protect them
What united several countries in Arabia, Africa, Asia and Europe?
The death of Prophet Muhammad in 632ce
What did the Pax Mongolica protect?
The Silk Road!
Give two reasons why Pope Urban II called for the Crusades
He wanted Holy Land (Jerusalem) to be under control of Christians, wanted christians to be able to visit holy sites, unite Europe against a common enemy (HTBAT), gain power and prestige for himself and the church.
Name two negative aspects of the Song dynasty culture
Foot binding, poverty in rural areas
What were two of the responsibilities of a Lord?
Owned land, collected taxes, dealt with law and order
The name of the place where great minds came to meet and collaborate on new ideas and inventions.
The house of Wisdom
Name 3 positive aspects of the Mongol rule
Self-governed cities, trade and exchange between cultures, abolished torture, religious freedom, international postal system
CANDY BONUS
Name three symptoms of the Black Death
Fever, headaches, growth of large buboes in areas such as armpits and groin. and DEATH
What type of rule was China under from 3rd century BCE until mid 20th century?
Imperial rule