Geography
Religion
Achievements
Social/Political
100
This famous city was once called the “Queen of Cities” and is now called Istanbul.
What is Constantinople?
100
The ancient Ajanta Caves in India are famous for their paintings and carvings of this seated figure.
Who is Buddha?
100
This very old and famous building in Istanbul was once a church and later a mosque.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
100
These two colors were the most famous chariot racing factions often started riots and conflicts in the streets of Constantinople.
Who are the blues and the greens?
200
Muhammad went to this city to spread his message of Islam.
What is Mecca?
200
This religion was founded by Muhammad in the 600s.
What is Islam?
200
The Huns were known for their fast attacks using this animal.
What is the horse?
200
In this medieval story, a mysterious green warrior challenges King Arthur’s knights to a dangerous game.
Who is the Green Knight?
300
This island fell under the domination of the Ui Neill?
What is Ireland?
300
The leader of the Christian Church in Rome became known by this title.
What is the Pope?
300
This fierce leader of the Huns marched toward Rome.
Who was Attila the Hun?
300
The Hephthalites were also known by this name.
Who were the White Huns?
400
The old city of Rome is located in this modern day country.
Where is Italy?
400
Persian rulers supported this religion instead of Christianity.
What is Zoroastrianism?
400
This group invaded and attacked Rome in 455 and also refers to someone who damages personal property.
Who are the Vandals?
400
Byzantine Empress Theodora had once worked as this type of performer.
What is an actress?
500
Goguryeo was located on this peninsula.
What is the Korean Peninsula?
500
This Christian missionary brought Christianity to Ireland.
Who was Patrick?
500
This Byzantine emperor is famous for creating a set of laws called the _____ Code.
Who is Justinian?
500
This deadly disease spread through Constantinople.
What is the bubonic plague (or Justinian's plague)?
600
The Saxons were trying to take land in this region.
What is Britain?
600
Benedictine monks take a vow of poverty and live in community in these places.
What are monasteries?
600
Between 497 and 535, this group built a powerful kingdom in northern India.
Who were the Hephthalites?
600
This empress convinced her husband Justinian not to flee during the dangerous Nika Revolt in 532 CE.
Who is Empress Theodora?
700
This volcanic eruption caused climate problems around the world.
What is Krakatoa?
700
The religion King Dhu Nuwas converted to was this.
What is Judaism?
700
A church at San Vitale is famous for this style of medieval art made from tiny pieces of glass and stone called a _____.
What is mosaic?
700
This British leader pushed back Saxon invaders.
Who was Ambrosius Aurelianus?
800
Between 536 and 602, this Korean kingdom asked Japan for help during this time.
What is Baekje?
800
This Chinese teacher believed in respect for elders, good behavior, and strong family values.
Who was Confucius?
800
The Sui Dynasty improved transportation by building this massive waterway.
What is the Grand Canal?
800
This Frankish ruler became the first king of all the Franks.
Who was Clovis?
900
The Yamato rulers controlled this island nation.
What is Japan?
900
This is one of the world’s oldest religions, practiced mainly in India, and believes in many gods, reincarnation, and karma.
What is Hindu?
900
These were the skilled warriors of Japan who followed a strict code called Bushido.
Who were the samurai?
900
This Chinese belief said that a ruler’s power came from the gods and could be taken away if the ruler was unjust.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?