Civilizations and Rome
Religions
Middle Ages
Rise of Islam
Crusades
100
When there is a food surplus, which of the following is most likely going to occur next?
Population growth
100
Define monotheism
Belief in one, all-powerful God
100
Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western europe?
the church
100
In Islam, the person most likely to be titled, "the last, great prophet" would be whom?
Muhammad
100
The First Crusade ended with what event?
The Crusaders took Jerusalem.
200
Name two characteristics of a civilization
stable food supply/surplus, cities, writing system, complex government, job specialization, social classes, religious system
200
The Qu'ran is to __________ as the_________ is to Judaism
Islam;Torah
200
The earliest years of the middle ages in western europe were characterized by?
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
200
which sect of islam believes the islamic leaders must be members of muhammads family?
Shia
200
"We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those who believe in Allah", Whose view point is expressed in this statement?
A muslim
300
The most important development contributing to the spread of Roman culture throughout europe and the middle east was?
roadways
300
After Muhammad’s death, how did the Umayyads help to unite people under one government
The made Arabic the official language
300
Medieval europes turn toward feudalism was caused because of this event.
lack of protection following the fall of the roman empire
300
Historically, how did the location of the Islamic Empire help Muslims become so profitable by 1000 AD?
Their empire was located at the intersection of three continents, thereby making it a center for trade
300
The main goal of the Crusades was to ____________
take control of the Holy Land.
400
Paying for its own defense, lack of new income from taxes and less gold taken during conquest resulted in this?
The decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire.
400
Identify three contributions of Islamic Civilization in the Middle Ages.
Algebra, Chemistry, Eye Surgery, Astronomy, Arabic translations of key texts etc.
400
The economy in europe during the early middle ages resembled what?
servitude and obligation to land owners
400
Mecca is located in what modern day middle eastern country?
Saudi Arabia
400
These two reasons are why serfs agreed to participate in the crusades
what is to find adventure and a chance at freedom
500
Put the following into Chronological order: 1. Neolithic Revolution, 2. Tribes from germany destroy rome, 3. rome defeats carthage, 4. job specialization, 5. hunter-gatherers roam around, 6. roman empire at its most powerful
5. hunter-gatherers roam around 1. Neolithic Revolution 4. job specialization 3. rome defeats carthage 6. roman empire at its most powerful 2. Tribes from germany destroy rome
500
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?
They all believe that Abraham was a great prophet
500
put the following into chronological order: 1. Rise of Charlemagne, 2. Fall of feudalism, 3. Fall of Rome
3,1,2
500
Name and explain the five pillars of Islam
1. Shahada- profession of faith 2. Salat - prayer, 5 times a day 3. Zakat - Almsgiving 4. Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan 5. Hajj- one pilgrimage to mecca
500
Identify 3 long-term effects of the Crusades?
Increase in religious hatred. Split between Eastern and Western Christianity grew deeper. Reconquista in Spain in 1492 CE Cultural exchange/diffusion Trade grew
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