Early Church/Byzantine Empire
What church is considered the prime example of Byzantine architecture?
Hagia Sophia
What ancient Chinese philosopher was known for his wise sayings?
Confucius
What animal did the Plains Indians rely upon for their livelihood?
Bison (or buffalo)
What word means "universal"?
Catholic
The principle that a king's power is limited was put forth by what English document?
Magna Carta
What Byzantine empress was an advocate for women's rights and helped her husband Justinian keep his throne during the Nika riots?
Theodora
What is the traditional religion of ancient Japan?
Shintoism
What trait of Mongol warriors enabled them to win many battles against their enemies?
What was the name of the code of conduct that medieval knights were expected to follow?
Chivalry
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
What ruling put forth by the emperor Constantine legalized Christianity within the Roman Empire?
Edict of Milan
What enslaved monk served in the court of Aksum and introduced Coptic Christianity to the people?
Frumentius
What Aztec city was built in the middle of a lake?
Tenochtitlan
Babylonian Captivity
Name one factor behind conflict within the Holy Roman Empire.
- Neglect/divided loyalties
- Interference with popes
- Power/interference of nobles
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One of the Byzantine Empire's most enduring contributions was the preservation of what previous empire's law code?
DAILY DOUBLE
Roman
What was the name of the Chinese emperor known for constructing the Great Wall and building a tomb full of terracotta soldiers?
Qin Shi Huang
What accurate calendar was developed by the Mayans?
Long Count Calendar
Why did moneychangers grow in popularity during the late Middle Ages?
They were valued for their experience in judging the approximate value of coins.
What king established the Tudor dynasty?
Henry VII
Name three reasons why the eastern and western churches split.
- Date of Easter
- Marriage of priests
- Use of icons vs. images
- Authority of the bishop of Rome
(Answers may vary.)
What were the major levels of the caste system in ancient India?
- Priests
- Rulers/warriors
- Merchants/traders
- Servants/serfs
- Dalits (untouchables)
Why did the people of Mecca reject Muhammad and his followers at first?
They were afraid that Muhammad's teachings would impact the lucrative business they enjoyed as a result of idol worship at the Ka'bah.
Name at least two factors that facilitated the growth in trade in Europe during the late Middle Ages.
DAILY DOUBLE
- Banking
- Reopened trade routes
- Markets and fairs
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What is the name of the civil war between the House of York and the House of Lancaster?
War of the Roses