Roman Monarchy, Republic, and Empire
Romulus & Remus.
Who are the founders of Rome?
This is the title for Muhammad's successor.
Who is the caliph?
This leader of The Empire of Ghana was first great king of Ghana in History.
Who is Dinga Cisse?
This leader of the Empire of Mali is one of the Richest People in History.
Who is Mansa Musa?
One of the greatest rulers of Songhai was _____ the
____. Under his leadership the power of Songhai grew
even greater. It was during his reign that _______ and
______ became centers of learning once again. The
universities of Songhai were known for their teachings
in ________________________________________.
13013 POINTS!!!
What is Askia the Great, Timbuktu, Djenne, mathematics, grammar, law, science and medicine?
This is the largest stadium ever built in the history of humankind.
What is the Circus Maximus?
ABSOLUTE HARD MODE!!!, If you get this right you get to ADD A ONE to your score. If you get it wrong all your points are gone.
This city is a very impactful, intellectual area. This religion was by Prophet Muhammad. This disease killed 75 million to 200 million people but also brought people together in the late 1340s and early 1350s. These three orders are from the Medieval Society. This person is the leader of the Franks. Most of the population is in this part of the Pyramid and this person gives someone land in exchange for service.
What is Baghdad, Islam, The Black Death, Fight, Work and Pray, King Charlemagne, Peasents and Serfs and Vassals?
The word Ghana means this in English.
What is Warrior King?
This person is Mansa Musa's grandfather.
Who is Sundiata?
The empire of Songhai would only last about ___ years.
It would fall to the ___________________________.
The Moroccans desired to claim the _____ mines
controlled by Songhai. These invaders would have a
new advantage: _____.
32411 POINTS!!!
What is 150 years, advancement of Moroccan troops, the salt mines, and guns?
This Roman Leader made these laws.
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Who is Justinian and the Twelve Tables?
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This leader wanted Christians to fight in the first Crusade in 1095. This many people fought in the Crusades in total. This type of leader said if you fight in the Crusades your sins are removed. The Holy Land is what land Muslims and Christians are fighting for. This Empire had control of Jerusalem, but lost control in 638 due to these Muslims. But in 1077, These Turks took control of the Holy Land, making it harder for Christians to visit, but was reclaimed in 1095 by this pope for Christianity.
What is Pope Urban II, 291,500 people, The Pope, Jerusalem, The Byzantine Empire, Arab Muslims, Seljuk Turks, Pope Urban II?
Ghana lasted from 300-1235 A.D.
Which is this long in years. I need the exact amount.
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What is 935 years?
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In 1235 CE a young man nicknamed ____, which means hero, overthrew the weakened empire of Ghana. Known as a _____, or ruler. Similar to Ghana, Mali grew along the _____ river which allowed it to have a successful ______ empire while controlling ______. At its height, the Empire of Mali would be almost twice the size of _____ and be the ______ largest empire in the world at the time. As the success of the Empire grew, ________ became known as the ________. After conquering ______, he took control of all the _____ and ______ mines in the area and expanded the Empire. He improved agriculture, clearing crops for ____, _____ and _______. Later, he introduced _____, which proved to be a valuable crop for comfortable lightweight ________ in a _______ climate. ______ also fetched a great price in a _____ market. Under his control, the city of ______ became a center for _____ with a flourishing _____.
What is Sundiata, Mansa, Niger, farming, trade, Texas, second, Sundiata, Lion King, Ghana, gold and salt, beans, onions and rice, cotton, clothing, hot, global, Niani, trade and economy?
The empire of Songhai was ______________. However, as mentioned before
under ________ leadership, to maintain _____ and
_______, all religions were _______ and ________. Just
like _________ of _______, _____ the _____ made a
________, or a trip to Mecca as it was mandated,
directed by the _____ pillar of Islam. As before, frequent
pilgrimages from _______ of Mali further promoted
______ between ______ and West Africa. In addition, _______
was widely spoken in West Africa, which meant _____
and _______ could be shared throughout Africa and
_________.
Just like the earlier kingdoms of this region, Songhai
had control of both ____ and ____ mines. Songhai
encouraged trading with ______, such as the ______
of the _____. Great marketplaces thrived in major
cities, where _______, ______, _____, _____, _____, _____
____ and _______ were traded in exchange
for ____, _____, _____, _____, and _____. Just as in
Ghana and Mali, the ____ River proved to be a major
resource for the ________ of goods.
72386 POINTS!!!
What is predominantly Muslim, Sunni Ali's, peace, stability, tolerated, accepted, Mansa Musa, Ghana, Askia the great, pilgrimage, fifth, Muslims, trade, Asia, Arabic, books, knowledge, East Asia, gold and salt, Muslims, Berbers, north, kola nuts, gold, ivory, slaves, spices, palm oil, and precious woods, salt, cloth, arms, horses, copper, Niger and transportation?
This Roman general declared himself dictator for life after crossing the Rubicon.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This government uses this social pymarid...
King/Queen
Nobles (Lords)
Knights
Peasents (Serfs)
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What is Feudalism?
The Empire of Ghana covered this many square miles.
What is more than 100,000?
In 1324, Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to _____. As part of the Muslim faith, all believers are expected to make a pilgrimage to _____ at least once during their lifetime.
4141 POINTS!!!
What is Mecca?
In order to make the large Empire of Songhai easier to
govern, it divided itself into _____ provinces. New leaders
were put into places of authority in these provinces to
insure that they would be loyal to the _________.
The king also established a professional _____, the first
in ______.
120685 POINTS!!!
What is 5, Songhai King, army and West Africa?
These people in Rome were split into groups, one of those called the ______ and the other called the ______.
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What are the patricians and the plebeians?
These three things ended Feudalism.
If you get one of the things you get 4500 points.
If you get two of the things you get 9812 points.
If you get all the things right you get 11914 points.
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What are The Magna Carta, Rats, and War?
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Ghana is located in this continent. Ghana grew wealthy by these modern, inexpensive objects. Ghana lasted until this century. These caravans traveled this route. The people of Ghana believed that plants, natural objects, and natural phenomena could have a soul, which is known as this. This is the capital of Ghana. The king had a large army of this many warriors. Ghana also traded through this.
What is West Africa, Gold and salt, the 13th century, The Tran-Saharan Route. animism, Koumbi Saleh, 200,000 warriors, taxation?
On his journey, Mansu Musa took this many men. On his first stop in Cairo, Egypt, he reportedly had nearly this many camels, each camel carrying this many pounds of gold. It was reported that he would give gold to everyone he met along the way.
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What is 50,000 men, 100 camels, and 300 pounds of gold?
______ started to grow from its capital city of
Gao, competing in the very same trade markets
as Mali. Even Mansa Musa noted the potential
strength of _____, attacking and absorbing their
small kingdom into Mali. However, when the Empire of
Mali began to weaken after the death of Mansa Musa,
the people of _____ attacked, taking control of most
of Mali by the mid 1400s CE. The empire of ______
expanded even further east and west maintaining Gao
as the capital trade city along the Niger River. The new
country of _____ became the largest country in
Africa.
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What is Songhai?