Dar-al-Islam
The Crusades
The Mongols
East Asia
Geography
Completely Random Knowledge
final jeopardy
100
Born in Mecca in 570 CE, this man had a powerful religious experienced leaving him convinced he was to be Allah's messenger on Earth to the Arab people.
Who is Muhammad
100
What was the code that the Knights of the Crusade were supposed to live by called?
Chivalric Code
100
Who was the leader of the mongols?
Chinggis Khan
100
The fast ripening rice that allowed China's population to explode was called what?
Champa rice
100
This holy city was the focus of the Crusades.
Jerusalem
100
The Orange River is the longest river in which African Country?
South Africa
100
put these cities in order from highest to least populated in 1900.
1. London
2. Beijing
3. New York City
4. Cairo
5. Tokyo
Cairo
2. London
3. New York City
4. Tokyo
5. Beijing
200
This city was the gem of the Islamic Empire from the 8th to the 13th Century.
What is Baghdad?
200
this was the first crusade to be led by European Kings, alongside the Pope.
2nd Crusade
200
How did the Mongols deal with soldiers from groups they conquered as they were creating their large empire?
they scattered the soldiers throughout their ranks so they didn't rise up against them.
200
This Chinese navigator was known for his massive expeditionary treasure voyages throughout the Indian Ocean.
Zheng He
200
After Muhammad's death the capital of Dar al Islam was moved to what Middle Eastern city, eventually becoming the golden city of the middle east.
Baghdad
200
Which major international sporting tournament was first held in 1877. It has only ever been cancelled from 1915-1918 (WWI), 1939-1945 (WWII) and 2020 (coronavirus)
Wimbledon
300
He travelled across Africa as a part of his pilgrimage to Mecca. All the while he showed his wealth and brought wealth to many places along his trip.
Who is Mansa Musa?
300
The Byzantine empire was home to the Eastern Orthodox branch of the Catholic Church in this Eastern European city, which now has a different name.
What is Constantinople (Istanbul)
300
How were group conquered by the Mongols treated as far as government is concerned?
They were allowed to maintain their leadership but had to pray for the Mongols and pledge allegiance the Chinggis Khan
300
Name one goal of foot binding among elite Chinese women.
1. to show status
2. control over women
300
Name 2 of the 5 trade routes shown here and match them with their color. Bonus 200 points if you can name all 5!
1. Trans Saharan (yellow)
2. Silk Roads (red)
3. Indian Ocean (blue)
4. Mediterranean (green)
5. Eurasian (purple)
300
What is the only US state that can be typed only using one row on a keyboard.
Alaska
400
The main issue after Muhammad's death was succession (who would take over as leader). What were the 2 schools of thought on how succession should work?
related by blood to Muhammad or not
400
This was the Muslim leader of the 3rd Crusade who was ruthless in his pursuit of making the Crusaders pay for their pillage of the Muslims and taking back Jerusalem.
Saladin
400
What was the name of the god that Chinggis Khan believed was calling him to take over the world?
Tengiri
400
What were 3 of the 6 main technological developments in East Asia from 1200-1450?
1. Porcelain
2. Metallurgy
3. Printing Systems
4. Ships
5. Gunpowder
6. Paper Money
400
Name this collection of Independent East African city-states
Swahili Coast or Swahili City States
400
what is the only US capital city without a McDonalds?
Montpelier, VT
500
The 2 main sects of Islam are called what?
What are Shia and Sunni
500
The Black Death Spread easily along trade routes because of an unprecedented time of peace caused by the conquest of this group of people
Who are the Mongols
500
This fabric mixed with gold was the Mongol empires most prestigious export and was used by Mongol elite.
Gold Brocade
500
This city, whose people made their homes of traditional mounds, was located in the center of the United States (modern day southern Illinois and Missouri)
Cahokia
500
Each of us have at least one of these (it is not a body part). And there are 41,642 in the United States
zip codes