Empires/Rulers
Who was the emperor of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and his role in spreading Islam?
Mansa Musa
What was the primary commodity that China sent along the Silk Road to Constantinople?
Silk
Which Golden Age is most closely associated with the creation of the House of Wisdom, the development of algebra, and the use of calligraphy as an art form?
Islamic Golden Age
Which belief system is most closely associated with the concept of filial piety and the five relationships?
Confucianism
Which famous explorer traveled extensively through the Muslim world and provided detailed descriptions of places like Cairo, Damascus, and Mecca?
Ibn Battuta
Which emperor of the Byzantine Empire created the Justinian Code and helped preserve Greco-Roman traditions?
Emperor Justinian
How did the geography of the Sahara impact the West African civilizations of Ghana and Mali?
The Sahara played a key role in trade, especially the salt-gold trade.
Which technological innovations were developed during the Tang and Song dynasties of China?
Block printing, gunpowder, the compass, porcelain, and black-ink painting on silk paper.
Which religion believes in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama and the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism
Which Venetian explorer wrote a famous book about his travels to Asia, helping to open trade between Europe and the East?
Marco Polo
Which nomadic group created an empire from Eastern Europe to the Pacific coast of Asia, re established trade along the Silk Roads, and developed a tribute system?
The Mongols
Why was Constantinople an important trading center in the 1200s?
It was located on a major trade route between Asia and Eastern Europe.
Which empire is associated with the completion of the Hagia Sophia and the preservation of Greco-Roman traditions?
Byzantine Empire
Which religion is based on the belief in one God, Allah, revealed through the prophet Mohammed?
Islam
What key factors contributed to the fall of the Han Dynasty, the Roman Empire, and the Abbasid Empire?
Invasions by nomadic peoples from Central Asia