Religion/muslim Civilizations
What is Islam
a religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed
What is the Great Schism
The separation between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church
Who is Mansa Musa
Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa who made a trip to Mecca
What was the role of the church during the middle ages?
Helped to create a sense of stability, unity and order in a time of chaos in Europe.
What are the traits of Sunni and Shi'ites
They acknowledge the four first caliphs as the rightful successor while this group believes the only direct descendants of Muhamad should become caliph
What was the social class structure like in Medieval Europe?
Most Medieval people were peasant; over 90%,b ut the divide between peasant and nobility was very clear-cut. Clergy were also an important part of the social order during the middle ages thought they were not necessarily considered a separate class.
What is the major beliefs and principles of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
______is the religion based on the teaching of Mohammed.
_______ is based on the teaching of Jesus
_______ believes in one god, they preserved their early history in the Old Testiment
What is feudalism
A political system in which nobles are granted he use of land that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land.
What are the 3 West African Kingdoms
Ghana, Gali and Songhay; powerful empires strong in gold and salt trade; center of learning.
What are the contributions of the Byzantine Empire
Justinian Code, education, the preservation of the Greek language and culture. Greek philosophy,