The famous emperor of the Byzantine Empire was _____________________
Justinian I
100
Out of the three empires (Tang, Song, and Mongol), which one existed first?
Tang Dynasty
100
Who was the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
Charlemagne
100
What were the series of battles waged by Roman Catholics against other religious groups called?
The Crusades
200
What continent is China located in?
Asia
200
What famous building was built as a church by the Byzantine Empire?
Hagia Sophia
200
What three things were traded on the Silk Road?
Silk, Spices, Jewels (Gems)
200
What specific religion were the people of the Holy Roman Empire?
Roman Catholic
200
What were three things the Pope said to Europeans to convince them to participate in the Crusades?
1) Greek Orthodox Christians were getting killed by Turks and Arabs
2) Those who participate could go to heaven
3) The Holy Land was more fertile than Europe
300
What ocean is between the Middle East and China?
Indian Ocean
300
What was the capitol city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
300
What are three inventions (creations) of the Tang/Song dynasties?
Gunpowder
Mechanical Clocks
Block Printing
Paper Money
300
What was the name of the period of time that started because of Charlemagne's reforms?
Carolingian Renaissance
300
What was the real reason for going on the Crusades?
Money (Wealth)
400
Mongolia is __________________ of China
North
400
What was the major military weapon created by the Byzantine Empire?
Greek Fire
400
Please name the following person: He expanded the Mongol empire to its largest extent, and created a dynasty called the Yuan dynasty.
Kublai Khan
400
What were the large complexes where monks lived called?
Monastaries
400
Please name the following effect of the Crusades: Germans and Spaniards took over large amounts of land in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Territorial Expansion
500
France is ______________ of Saudi Arabia
Northwest
500
What religion was the Byzantine Empire?
Greek (Eastern) Orthodox
500
Please describe the following person: He was the first European visitor to extensively write about China.
Marco Polo
500
What is the name of the beautiful Bibles (with pictures) created by monks in the Holy Roman Empire?
Illuminated Manuscript
500
Please name the following effect of the Crusades: Classical writings, along with scientific and medical advances, made their way to Western Europe.