Early/Medieval Church
What word means "universal"?
Catholic
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 church is considered the prime example of Byzantine architecture?
Hagia Sophia
What was the name of the code of conduct that medieval knights were expected to follow?
Chivalry
The first major persecution of Christians across the Roman Empire took place during the reign of which emperor?
What religious practice, common in ancient Korea, relied on gifted people to interact with spirits?
Shamanism
What trait of Mongol warriors enabled them to win many battles against their enemies?
What city on the Bosporus became a commercial center and the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
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
Name one factor behind conflict within the Holy Roman Empire.
- Neglect/divided loyalties
- Interference with popes
- Power/interference of nobles
(Answers may vary.)
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 term is used for the period during which the pope did not live in Rome?
Babylonian Captivity
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
The Byzantine Empire preserved Roman law in what legal code?
DAILY DOUBLE
Justinian Code
In what battle did William of Normandy defeat Harold II and initiate the Norman invasion of England?
Battle of Hastings
Name three reasons why the eastern and western churches split.
DAILY DOUBLE
- 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.
What treaty divided the Holy Roman Empire between Charlemagne's grandsons Lothair, Charles the Bald, and Louis the German?
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
(Answers may vary.)