MA basics
what the ' Middle' in middle ages is for
between the Romans and the Renaissance
Charlemagne's title
King of the Franks
This eastern empire was at its height in 750 AD
Islamic Empire
the system of governance which kept everyone in their 'place'
feudal system
The institution Charlemagne championed throughout his conquered territories
The Holy Roman Catholic Church
the successful merchant who founded Islam after having the word of God revealed to him by an Angel
Muhammad PBHN
a power greater then the king in the feudal system
god and at times, the church
His thoughts on education
Considered it very important - funded many schools
The Capital city during the golden age of Islam
Bagdad
the name for peasants who did have a small amount of wealth or land of their own
villeins or also craftsmen - neither of these were serfs, tied to the land on which they worked.
The Byzantine ruler he was liked with, although he never met her
Irene
four goods traded by Islamic merchants
Silks, Spices, Carpets, Pottery, Glassware, Precious metals
the inaccurate alternative name given to this period due to a lack of information
The dark ages
the gift given to him by Harum al Rashid in exchange for hunting dogs
the keys to the Holy Sepulcher where the body of Christ was said to have been laid to rest.
the instrument used by Islamic navigators to cross desserts and seas
astrolabe