The Byzantine Empire
The Nika Riots, which nearly overthrew Emperor Justinian, were primarily caused by:
Rivalry between chariot racing teams
What is the holy book of Islam?
Quran
What was the primary reason for the Bantu Migration?
Search of farmland
Who unified the Mongol tribes?
Ögedei Khan
Who was the most famous emperor of the Byzantine Empire, known for his legal reforms and building projects?
Justinian
Who is considered the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Who was the most famous ruler of the Mali Empire?
Mansa Musa
What term is used to describe the period of relative peace and stability under Mongol rule?
Pax Romana
The Great Schism of 1054 resulted in the split between
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church
Who did The Abbasids lose North Africa to?
the Fatimids.
Islam was spread to West Africa through what?
Gold-salt trade
What was the name of Genghis Khan's grandson who attempted to invade Japan?
Kublai Khan
What architectural masterpiece was built during the reign of Justinian I?
Hagia Sophia
What significant empire arose after the death of Muhammad?
Caliphate
Who was the first to control the gold-salt trade routes?
The Soninke tribe
Who was the famous European explorer who visited the Mongol Empire and later wrote about his experiences?
Marco Polo
What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Christianity
The Abbasid Dynasty overthrew which previous ruling family?
The Umayyads
Which kingdom was known for its powerful army and trade routes along the East African coast?
Kingdom of Axum
What modern-day countries were part of the Mongol Empire?
China, Mongolia, Russia, and parts of the Middle East