Europe + Byzantines
Roman emperor who legalized Christianity and moved the capital to Turkey
Emperor Constantine
Period of relative peace and expanded trade during Mongol Rule
The Pax Mongolica
City home to the Ka'ba and is now sacred to Muslims as the site where Mohammed was born.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
While being brutal conquerors, the Mongols were tolerant of
Other cultures/religions
Large center of Muslim learning and capital of Mali Empire
Timbuktu
What is the major theme of this unit?
How empires gain, consolidate, maintain, and lose power
What empire started as a trading city in Italy?
The Roman Empire
What animal made Saharan trade faster and easier?
The camel
These religions traveled on the Silk Road to and from Asia
Buddhism
Taoism
Islam
Christianity
Countries that are still technically free, but are under a "superior country"
Tribute system/Tributary State
This capital city in North Africa was a stop on Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca
Cairo, Egypt
Daily Double
The House of Wisdom - center for scholarship and learning in the Muslim world - was located in this city, and was later destroyed by the Mongols.
What Roman emperor was stabbed to death for being authoritarian?
Julius Ceasar
What are some items traded on the Silk Road
Silk
Tea
Porcelain
Spices
Glassware
This religion was heavily practiced in China during both the Tang and Song Dynasties
Confucionism
The names of the two dynasties that helped recover China
The Tang Dynasty (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279)
This Muslim traveler wrote about his experience, traveling from Mali to China
Ibn Battuta
The Mongols were known for their intense battle tactics, including
Use of biological warfare
Use of catapults/crossbows
Surrounding cities and making loud noises
Executing the entire battalion if one soldier defected
Traveling quickly and over large distances on horseback
Emperor of the Byzantines, and creator of a law code named after himself
Justinian the 1st
Ocean going travelers could rely on this Chinese innovation to navigate
The Compass
Name for kingdoms ruled by Muslims
Islamic Caliphates
What is one piece of technology invented by the Tang or Song Dynasties?
Paper
Printing Press
Compass
Gunpowder
Paper money
What is the other term for the Middle East, or the non-American-centric term?
West Asia
Mongols blended with Muslims in the Middle East, leading to what term?
Cultural Diffusion
Daily Double
What was the event called that saw the split between East and West Rome?
This trade route connected Mali to the Middle East, and was called what?
Trans-Sahara Trade Network
What are the 5 pillars of Islam? Name at least one
Aspects of Islamic life/belief. Belief in 1 God (Shahada), praying 5 times a day (Salat), donating to the poor (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and a Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The Mongols invaded China and established the _____ Dynasty under the leadership of _______________.
What is Yuan, Kublai Khan?
Who is the ruler of the Mali empire who spread his wealth
Mansa Musa
This is the location where Mr. Dance broke his wrist while trying to wind down after a long day, and have a good start to my long weekend
St. John's University
Bonus points if they say DaSilva Field specifically