Misc.
Name 3 Christian empires
Frankish, Byzantine, Holy Roman
Why did farmers let some fields lie fallow?
to increase the soil’s productivity
Who was Ibn Sina?
Philosopher, dietician, poet, astronomer, alchemist, political counsel, Islamic theology
Describe Sunnis.
Most popular sect of Islam. Believe that the successor of the prophet should be whoever is the most qualified.
Which term refers to the ruler of a Muslim state?
a. Caliph
b. Sufi
c. Jannisary
d. Imam
Caliph
Name 2 Muslim empires
Ottoman, Moorish
What is the literal definition of Habeas Corpus?
What does it mean?
"you shall have the body”
It is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. Protects against unlawful imprisonment.
William the Conqueror was ______ but his subjects were _______.
Fill in the blanks with either
Normans
Anglo-Saxons
He was Norman, but his subjects were Anglo-Saxons
Describe Shias.
One of the main branches of Islam. Very popular in Iran. They believe the prophet's successor should be a family member/descendant
At its height, Muslim Spain attracted many...
a. Foreign students who wanted to study philosophy, math, and medicine.
b. Jews and Christian heretics who wanted to escape the Inquisition.
c. Christian crusaders who wanted to drive the Muslims out of Spain.
d. missionaries who wanted to convert Muslims to Christianity.
a. Foreign students who wanted to study philosophy, math, and medicine.
What happened during the Fourth Crusade? Why was it seen as a massive failure?
Crusaders hurt fellow Christians in an attack on Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire
What modern day statutes are based on or inspired by the Magna Carta?
Inspired US Bill of Rights and UN Declaration of Human Rights
Established the principle that everyone is subject to the law
In which war was Joan of Arc involved? Who were the opposing sides?
Hundred Years War
French & British
Describe Sufis.
Can be either a Sunni or Shia. They do many additional practices on top of what is required. They also respect the teachings of other religions and traditions. They try to live exactly as Muhammad did. Their practices are often in the form of music, whirling, and poetry.
During the Reconquista, Christians tried to
a. take back the Holy Lands.
b. force Muslims out of Spain.
c. expel Muslims from Constantinople.
d. reunite Spain and Portugal.
b. force Muslims out of Spain.
What was the purpose of the Crusades? Why did many poor farmers and merchants join?
Goal was to take back the Holy Land
Wanted to protect Christian pilgrims
Believed that God would forgive their sins if they were fighting to regain the Holy Land
What did the Magna Carta provide and who signed it?
King John signed the Magna Carta
Granted English political liberties
Essentially forced to sign
His barons rebelled, resulting in the development of the Magna Carta
King John wanted to take actions without approval and did not want to negotiate with the Pope
Who was Joan of Arc and what was she known for?
Led the French army to military victory
She was captured by a French faction that was aligned with the British
She was burned at the stake by the British, considered a martyr
Believed to be acting under divine guidance
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Praying 5 times a day
Fasting during Ramadan
Going to Hajj
Believing that there is only one God, Muhamamd is his prophet
Giving charity
What do Muslims believe that the Sharia provides?
a. the basis for law in Muslim nations
b. the words and actions of Muhammad
c. the rules for proper conduct by Muslims
d. the word of God revealed to Muhammad
c. the rules for proper conduct by Muslims
How did the Christian kingdoms in the north of Spain unite against the stronger Moorish Empire?
What did this lead to?
While Moors were in power, smaller Christian kingdoms were located at the north of Spain. They gained power by uniting against the Moors via marriage. This resulted in the Reconquista.
What was the purpose of guilds?
to protect craftworkers’ financial interests
Describe what happened when William the Conqueror was crowned king of England.
As he was being crowned king, he heard cheering from his Anglo-Saxon citizens and misinterpreted it as booing. He sent his soldiers out to attack and quiet the crowd.
What was the goal of the Hijra?
Provide 3 details.
to escape persecution
In the Middle Ages, who would have been considered a heretic by the Church?
a. a European knight who did not join the Crusades
b. a Muslim who fought against Christian crusaders in Jerusalem
c. a Christian who did not follow accepted Church teachings
d. a Jew who refused to convert to Christianity
c. a Christian who did not follow accepted Church teachings