The Muslim World
The primary animal utilized by the Arabians.
Camel.
What branch of Christianity was practiced by the Byzantines?
Greek Orthodox.
Largest man-made project in the world?
Great Wall of China
What is the difference between a slave and a serf?
What technology from China would lead to Western Europe becoming a world power?
Gunpowder.
The main book of Islamic writings, made by Muhammad.
Quran
Give a brief history of the Turks.
Empire that proceeded the Mongols?
Xiongnu.
Which sect of Christianity was richer after the split in the Roman Empire?
The Eastern Orthodox.
About how many major crusades were there?
Four.
This is traditional Islamic ornamental writing
What is calligraphy?
Leader of the Kievan Rus?
Prince Vladimir.
Name 3 Chinese inventions.
Iron plow, cast iron, horse collar, paper, gunpowder, wheelbarrow, rudder, iron chains, porcelain, compass, movable type.
What were King Otto I's main achievements?
Uniting Germany under one ruler. Empire was called the Holy Roman Empire.
How was Western Europe viewed by outsiders?
They were seen as lesser due to their constant internal conflicts.
Pillars of Islam?
1. No god but Allah
2. Ritual prayer 5 times a day
3. Almsgiving
4. Month of fasting at Ramadan
5. Visit Mecca at least once if able to
What was the name of the Ottoman legions that successfully defeated Constantinople? When did this happen?
First novel ever written?
Approximately how many people were killed by the Black Death?
Approximately 25 million, more than the First World War.
Who were the three groups engaged in a power struggle in feudal Europe?
Kings, warrior aristocrats, and church leaders.
What object did Mullah Nasruddin compare Allah to?
Eggplant!
Major trade route of the Kievan Rus?
Two forms of Buddhism in China?
Mahayana and Theravada.
Which invention did Roger Bacon predict in 1260 A.D.?
The airplane. He claimed it would use flapping wings like a bird.
Who claimed that 'God could make a cow out of a tree'?
William of Conches.