Religion
Kings, Queens, and Monarchy things
Trade and Economy
Technology
100
Followers of Jesus of Nazareth became known as this after his death.
What is Christians?
100
This King of England carried out many important reforms to British society but is perhaps best known for having six wives. Two of whom he had executed for adultery.
Who is Henry VIII?
100
This trade route named after the most valuable commodity traded on it connected China to Europe.
What is the Silk Road?
100
The creation of this technology allowed for the mass production of books which increased the literacy rate in Europe exponentially.
What is the printing press?
200
Followers of this religion founded in India believed that their soul would be reincarnated after their death and that this cycle could be ended by achieving Nirvana being released from all earthly desires.
What is Buddhism?
200
This African king was estimated to be the richest man in the history of the world and used his wealth and power to spread Islam throughout his kingdom by building mosques and bringing great Muslim scholars, artists, and architects to his capital city of Timbuktu.
Who is Mansa Musa?
200
Western Africa became very wealthy trading these two commodities.
What are gold and salt?
200
Outcroppings like this were common in medieval castles and allowed for the completing of this not very pleasant although necessary task.
What is pooping?
300
These two groups of people were persecuted during both the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition.
Who are Muslims and Jews?
300
This man conquered most of Asia and parts of Europe using his massive army of highly skilled mounted warriors. He also protected trade routes with his army which made Asia very prosperous under his rule.
Who is Genghis Khan?
300
It is estimated that 60% of all gold in Europe came from gold mines in this region.
What is West and Central Africa?
300
The Ottomans were the first to effectively use this invention most notably during the siege of Constantinople (now Istanbul)
What are cannons?
400
Catholic Priest Martin Luther criticized the church for its practice of selling these "get out of Hell free cards."
What are indulgences?
400
Catherine de Medici allowed the Catholics in this country to kill Protestant leaders.
What is France?
400
Mansa Musa brought and spent so much gold with him on his pilgrimage to this holy city that he destabilized the local economy of every city he passed through.
What is Mecca?
400
This invention that was typically tied to a strong animal was responsible for dramatic increases in crop production which in turn dramatically increased the population.
What is the heavy iron plow?
500
Name at least three of the five pillars of Islam.
Faith, Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting, Pilgrimage
500
While the samurai themselves were not rulers, as the name samurai means "to serve" in Japanese. They were responsible for protecting their lord or Daimyo who then served the Emperor. They were bound to serve by this strict code that means "the way of the warrior."
What is Bushido?
500
This Italian city became the economic center of Europe during the Renaissance due to its location on the coast and many canals that made transporting goods throughout the city very easy.
What is Venice?
500
This piece of technology allowed travelers at sea to accurately plot and maintain their course without the help of the stars at night.
What is the compass?