East Asia
South Asia
Islam and Arabs
Byzantium
Latin West
100
Under the rule of emperor Taizong, the Tang dynasty became the most cosmopolitan dynasty in chinese history, Buddhism reached it's apogee, law codes were craeated based on Confucianism, and the capital, Chang'an, was moved north along this road.
What is the Silk Road?
100
This 4th - 6th century dynasty ruled northern India, were patrons of science, Vedic ritual, and Brahminism.
What is the Gupta Dynasty?
100
It refers to the territory under Islamic control. Literally it means the House of Submission.
What is Dar al-Islam?
100
Cyril and Methodios were two missionaries sent out to convert the Slavs north of the Byzantine empire. Their work led to the development of this new script, which according to Monk Khraber, was not tainted by non-Christian literature, like Greek was.
What is Cyrillic or Slavic Script?
100
In order to quell the family feuds that were tearing apart the Medieval west, this concept of payment to resolve disputes was developed.
What is Wergeld?
200
Sei Shonagon wrote this influential book about women in courtly life that was unique for two reasons: it was not based on Confucian thought, and it was written in Japanese using a Japanese Script.
What is the Pillow Book?
200
Thanks to the scholars of the Gupta Dynasty, this system of ______ was passed to the West via the Arab empires.
What is a system of numbers?
200
This Caliph was one of many Arab rulers to take advantage of the existing infrastructure the Muslims inherited following the Islamic expansion. He built the Dome of the Rock and minted coins that were strikingly similar to Byzantine coins.
Who is Abd al-Malik?
200
Tribal groups neighboring Constantinople were always after these three prestige items of the Empire.
What are Imperial silk, greek fire, and brides?
200
Students of MMW may compare this latin translation of the Bible to the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
What is the Vulgate?
300
I wrote the first history of Han China, and as a result of challenging Han Wudi, the Marshall Emperor, I was castrated. Still, I refused to kill myself as any good Confucian scholar would do.
Who is the Sima Qian or the Grand Historian?
300
These laws laid out the roles of women and marriage, duty to husband, father, and son, and described the ideal woman.
What are the Laws of Manu?
300
The name of this academy in Baghdad reflects the hard work of scholars who studied science, astronomy, medicine, Greek literature and philosophy. Al-Ghazali also worked there.
What is the Academy of Wisdom?
300
Inside of Greek Orthodox churches you will find many icons depicting famous Christian figures, such as this icon depicting the God Bearer, Mary, the patron saint of Constantinople.
What is the Theotokos?
300
Under the rule of Gregory VII, the important issue of Sacerdotium v. Imperium paved the way for our modern concept of the separation of these two establishments.
What are Church and State?
400
This 5th century post-Han ruler was only half-Chinese; he demanded that all steppe nomads under 30 must learn to speak Chinese.
Who is Xiaowen?
400
This practice of Hinduism, which emphasizes devotion to a god, has it’s roots in the Gupta Dynasty.
What is Bhakti?
400
The persecution of Shi’a Muslims led them to this practice, blending in and feigning assimilation to hide their true beliefs.
What is Taqiya?
400
Boris, later known as Michael, was the Khan of the Bulgars. His power was kept in check by this group of elders until he converted to Christianity and ordered them and their families to be killed.
Who are the Boyars?
400
Pilgrims stopping at Clunian monasteries along major pilgrimage routes were encouraged to participate in this effort to purge Muslims from spain.
What is the Reconquista?
500
We were a Daoist rebellion group that helped to bring down the Han Dynasty.
Who are the Yellow Turbans?
500
This chinese traveler in india talks about the great accomplishments of the Gupta Empire.
Who is Faxian?
500
This sect of Sufism was founded by Rumi, and emphasized dancing (or whirling) and music in order to connect spiritually to God.
What is Maulavi?
500
The Byzantine state was centralized around the emperor, whose officials did his bidding. Collectively, they were responsible for oversight and this term, which refers to order and ceremony.
What is Taxis?
500
As a part of the reorientation of the Pope’s focus away from the east, this famous forgery gave the Pope power over the west.
What is the Donation of Constantine?
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