Islam
Who do Muslims regard as their prophet?
Muhammad
People took these difficult tests in imperial China to qualify for government official positions.
Name one branch of the U.S Armed Forces and what that branch is responsible for.
many answers acceptable
Jesus Christ practiced what religion?
What was Oakland’s original name?
Encinal del Temescal
Name one Islamic innovation.
Many answers acceptable
This group of people was in power during the Yuan dynasty.
Yuan
Name one of the 3 major West African empires
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Name an English word with a roman root.
Many answers acceptable.
How many championships have the warriors won?
6
Muhammad was born in Mecca, which is located in which Modern country?
Saudi Arabia
This Italian explorer wrote about the great cities of imperial China.
Marco Polo
How many branches of the U.S Armed Forces are there?
6
How deep, on average, is the San Francisco Bay?
12-15
List 3 pillars of faith in Islam.
Name 3 of the dynasties during China's imperial era.
Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming
Western African empires traded across this desert, the largest hot desert in the world.
Sahara
This is the political system of Medieval Europe. Noble people were given land by the kings and had many people under them who worked the land.
feudalism
What is the largest city, by population, in the Bay Area?
San Jose
After the death of Muhammad, Muslims were led by a series of rulers who held the title of ___________ .
caliph
Champa rice, a type of rice that allowed Chinese farmers to produce more food, came to China from which Asian country?
Vietnam.
This West African king is considered by some to be the wealthiest person ever.
Mansa Musa
What group is at the bottom in the feudal system?
peasants
What is the tallest building in the Bay Area?
Salesforce tower