BYZANTINE
Who were the Byzantines and Persians easy targets for?
Muslims.
What does Genghis Khan mean?
Universal Ruler
What are the key beliefs of Islam known as?
The Five Pillars
Which African Kingdom was Timbuktu located in?
Mali.
What was salt used for?
To preserve food.
What city did the Ottomans conquer in 1453?
Constantinople.
The Mongols mostly fought other Mongols before...
Genghis Khan unified them.
What religion began in modern day Saudi Arabia?
Islam.
Who ruled the Mali Empire?
Mansa Musa.
What did Muslims develop that we use today?
Numerals and bank systems that use checks.
Where did the Greek Orthodox Church begin?
In the Byzantine Empire.
Who is known for writing about China?
Marco Polo.
What is the Qu'ran?
The Muslim Holy Book
What migration did climate change cause?
Bantu Migration.
What empire was located in modern day Iran?
Safavid Empire.
What influenced later laws in Europe?
The Justinian Code.
What did cannons help the Mongols defeat?
Big cities.
What did Muhammad do after fleeing Mecca?
Returned with his followers and defeated his enemies.
Who was Nubia at constant wars with?
Egypt.
What were the people of Great Zimbabwe known for?
Expert stone-builders.
Why is the Byzantine Empire considered important?
Continued Greek and Rome traditions.
Who expanded the Mongol Empire?
Kublai Khan
What are the three Muslim learning centers we discussed?
Baghdad, Cordoba, and Timbuktu.
What traditions influenced Ethiopia?
East Africa, Christianity, and Judaism
Who led the Ottoman Empire?
Suleiman the Magnificent.