Chapter 1: Key People
This woman blamed the serpent for her act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
Eve
This term describes an agreement between two individuals or groups.
Covenant
This is the religion followed by the Muslims
Islam
This institution formed the foundation of traditional African culture.
Family
This was the first recognized dynasty in Chinese history.
Shang Dynasty
This man blamed someone else for his sin instead of taking responsibility.
Adam
This belief states that God controls and carries out everything according to His will.
Divine Sovereignty
This man is recognized as the founder of Islam.
Muhammad
This social group consists of two or more tribes sharing a common ancestor.
Clan
This Chinese dynasty was eventually conquered by the Mongols.
Song Dynasty
This person became the first murder victim because his offering was accepted by God.
Abel
This covenant promised land, descendants, and blessings to all nations through one family line.
Abrahamic Covenant
This holy book is believed by Muslims to contain revelations from God.
Qur'an or Koran
This was the ancient name used for the East African kingdom later known as Ethiopia.
Aksum
This was the name of the Mongol dynasty established in China.
Yuan Dynasty
This man was considered righteous in a sinful world and was chosen to survive God’s judgment.
Noah
This covenant required obedience to God’s laws and included the Ten Commandments.
Mosaic Covenant
This city is Islam’s holiest location and the destination of the required pilgrimage.
Mecca
This major West African city became a center of trade and learning along the Niger River.
Timbuktu
This insect was used in the production of silk
Silkworms or Silk Moths
This Roman emperor persecuted Christians, ordered brutal executions, and blamed them for the Great Fire of Rome.
Nero
This single historical event is considered the most important turning point in human history.
The resurrection of Jesus
This Arabic term can mean an internal spiritual struggle or, for some groups, a physical struggle against enemies of Islam.
Jihad
This West African kingdom existed last in the historical sequence of Ghana, Mali, and itself.
Songhai
This testing system ensured only qualified individuals earned government positions in China.
Civil Service Exam