Byzantines
Who was the most famous Emperor in Byzantine history?
What religion is exclusively practiced in Japan?
Shintoism
Who is the founder of the religions of Islam
Muhammad
What two resources were traded the most in West Africa
Salt and Gold
What was the official name of the Byzantine Empire? (what did it call itself?)?
The (Eastern) Roman Empire
Which historical figure is known for being the first European to travel to Asia and wrote a book about the culture and history of China?
A. Zheng He
B. Genghis Khan
C. Kublai Khan
D. Marco Polo
D. Marco Polo
How did Islam spread throughout the Middle East and Africa?
Trade routes
Why did Mansa Musa travel from his home in West Africa to the Middle East?
He was going on his Pilgrimage to Mecca
What geographic feature made Constantinople such a well defended city?
It was located on a Penninsula.
What was Emperor Wendi in China known for?
List three things that Arab scholars invented, helped discover, or contributed to?
Some examples:
algebra, toothbrushes, a number system, banking, mapmaking, heliocentrism, zoology, floral designs, music schools, the guitar, bookmaking, calligraphy
What is the role of Griots in West African society?
To pass down oral stories and history
What was one reason why Constantinople became a culturally important city in Europe during the 1400s?
A. It was located far from any other coutnry
B. It was located near several valuable gold and silver mines
C. It was located far from natural barriers that prevented expansion
D. It was located near several important trade routes.
D. It was located near several important trade routes.
What group is Japan followed a code called "Bushido?"
Samurai
What empire eventually conquered the Byzantines?
The Ottoman Empire
What were the names of the two most important West African trade cities?
Djenne and Timbuktu
What were Justinians three main accomplishments as Emperor?
Writing a code of law
Reconquering the territory of the Roman Empire
Improving the buildings in Constantinople
What strategy did Kublai Khan use to maintain control of the Yuan Empire?
A. Using a strong, centralized bureaucracy
B. Using civil service exams
C. He divided the empire into smaller nations
D. He banned traditional religions and customs
A. Using a strong, centralized bureaucracy
What are the five pillars of Islam?
2.Praying 5 times a day
3. Giving to the poor
4. Fasting during Ramadan
5. Going on a Pilgrimage to Mecca
What were the names of the three kingdoms that existed West Africa?
Ghana, Mail, and Songhai