Byzantine Empire
What is the Capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
Who is the prophet? (receives the word of Allah)
Muhammad
What are the Crusades
A series of "holy" wars between 1095-1492 in which Christian Europeans attacked non-Christians (Muslims, Jews, Heretics, etc...)
What are the sections of the Feudal pyramid?
Monarch/Clergy
Nobles and Lords
Knights and Vassals
Merchants and Artisans
Serfs
What is Ms Skelton's favorite color?
Pink
Why is Constantinople significant to the Byzantine Empire?
Location: land bridge between Europe and Asia, water connection between black sea and Mediterranean
Trading Hub
Cultural diffusion
Center of learning
Why is Mecca significant to the Islamic Faith?
Birthplace of Muhammad/Birthplace of Islam
Describe the Christian response to Islamic expansion during the 10th and 11th centuries
The Crusades
Describe the typical layout of a Medieval Manor
Noble's home, farms/fields, church, blacksmith, water mill, serf's homes, etc....
Which two department members are related
Mr Fiore and Mr Tully are cousins
What was Justinian's Code?
A law code, based on old Roman codes
Vocabulary Check: Mosque
Islamic place of worship, similar to Christian churches or Jewish synagogue
Describe one reason for fighting in the Crusades
Answers may vary. May include: debt, land-hunger, fight for God, Christian duty, escape anxieties, etc...
How did the commercial revolution affect the medieval economy?
The economy moved from an agriculture-based self-sufficient economy to one based on competition and international trade
Where is Mr Maxwell from?
Jamaica
The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of old _____ traditions
Roman
Describe the reason for the split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims
They split over who will take over as leader "Caliphate" after the death of Muhammad: Should a direct descendant of Muhammad or should a devout Muslim be allowed to?
The Turks, led by Mehmet the II
Describe the economy of the Manor System
Self-Sufficient/Agriculture-based
Which department member is a military veteran?
Mr Fillinger
RANDOM TOPIC: What is the Black Death and how does it spread?
The Black Death is a deadly, contagious disease and spreads from Asia to Europe through contact with traders
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam
Fasting
Prayer
Pilgrimage
Charity
Declaration of Faith
Who called the Council of Clermont (1095) to speak about the first Crusade?
Pope Urban II and Emperor Alexis
Name one of the Christian Rulers of Europe during the Medieval Era. What are they known for?
Clovis: First Frankish king to convert to Christianity and many subjects followed
Charles Martel: overthrows government to create the Carolingian Dynasty which Charlemange comes from
Charlemange: Named Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope, forms an alliance with the Pope
Name all of the department members
Skelton, Tully, Roditi, Maxwell, Coach K, Mr Fiore, Coach Burns, Fillinger