In 527, what Byzantine ruler takes the throne?
Justinian
What epidemic disease is mentioned in the context of Justinian's reign that led to significant mortality?
Bubonic Plague
Which saint is known for writing rules for monastic life?
A. Saint John Chrysostom
B. Saint Methodius
C. Saint Basil
D. Saint Cyril
Saint Basil
This Byzantine structure could accommodate 60,000 spectators.
Hippodrome
What did Emperor Leo III ban, leading to riots in the Byzantine Empire?
Religious icons
Who was the last strong Shah?
Malik Shah
Who succeeded Vladimir and furthered the cultural development of Kiev?
A. Rurik
B. Oleg
C. Yaroslav the Wise
D. Sviatoslav
Yaroslav
What title did Ivan III take, aiming to establish Russia as a great power?
Czar
Which river did Russians and Mongols meet at, leading to a standoff?
A. Dneiper
B. Urga
C. Baltic
D. Caspian
Urga
In 542, how many people died daily from the plague?
10,000
The Tu-Kiu were most likely what group of people?
Turks
Which prince is known for his military prowess and advised cooperation with the Mongols?
Who was the Mongol leader who died in 1227?
Ghengis Khan
What were the 3 great rivers?
Dneiper, Don, Volga
What group acquired the largest land empire ever?
Mongols
In 1187, who would lead the Muslims in recovering the Holy Lands?
Saladin
Who founded Novgorod, marking the beginning of a significant territory in Russia?
A. Oleg
B. Sviatoslav
C. Vladimir
D. Rurik
Rurik
What is the name of the Mongol state that ruled southern Russia for 200 years?
Khanate of the Golden Horde
Who does Justinian send to recapture North Africa?
Belasarius
Which alphabet was developed to assist the Slavs in understanding Christianity?
A. Latin alphabet
B. Cyrillic alphabet
C. Greek alphabet
D. Arabic alphabet
Cyrillic
Which construction is referred to as 'Holy Wisdom'?
Hagia Sophia
Who was the Mongol the led the capture of the city of Baghdad?
Hulagu
Who launched the First Crusade?
Pope Urban II
Who was responsible for the first library in Kiev?
A. Rurik
B. Yaroslav
C. Ivan III
D. Leo III
Yaroslav
Who was the Byzantine Emperor known for reorganizing the empire in the 7th century?
A. Justinian
B. Heraclius
C. Leo III
D. Constantine
Heraclius
What was the single, uniform code of laws that Justinian's scholars created?
Justinian Code
What was the outcome of the Battle of Manzikert?
Turks defeat the Byzantines
What architectural structure, which was Persian, is used as a place of worship for the Islamic faith?
Mosque
What is the Islamic religious book?
Qur'an
In the 10th century, what religion did Turks begin converting to?
Islam
Nizam al-Mulk served as _______ to Malik Shah.
This word means prime minister.
Vizier
In 1480, who made the final break with the Mongols?
A. Ivan I
B. Ivan II
C. Ivan III
D. Ivan IV
Ivan III
Before Yaroslav died, what did he do that would lead to the decline of his state?
Divided the land between his sons
What significant action did Princess Olga take regarding religion during her rule?
Publicly converts to Christianity
What significant event occurred in 1054 that affected the Christian Church?
Pope and patriarch excommunicated each other
Byzantine families valued this "type" of learning.
Classical
What river did Oleg move south to access for trade with Constantinople?
Dneiper
What were the two main requirements imposed by the Mongols on the Russians?
Absolute obedience
Massive tribute payment
What significant event takes place in 989?
A. Decline of trade
B. Migration of tribes
C. Baptism of all Kiev citizens
D. Formation of military alliances
Baptism of all Kiev citizens
What was the capital city of the Seljuk Empire?
Isfahan