Chapter 8
The "Hundred Years War" was actually how many years?
116 Years
The name of the first Russian principality - believed to be a mix of Vikings and Slavs
Kievan Rus
Islamic tradition recognizes Judaism & Christianity as _____________.
"People of the Book"
Muhammad was born in this town, located on the Arabian Peninsula
Mecca
This medical term, meaning to be put into isolation, was first coined during the Black Death
Quarantine
This military innovation was utilized in the 100 years war -- weapon of choice of English & Welsh troops
The Long Bow
This legal system from Byzantium has had profound impacts on modern laws and judiciary rulings
Justinian's Code
This celestial religious figure is believed to have visited the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, telling him to evangelize
The Angel Gabriel / St. Gabriel
This famous city became the political center of Russia -- the home of Ivan the Great & Ivan the Terrible
Moscow
Henry Vth, Shakespeare's famous play about the young English monarch, was made into a film to promote patriotism during which future conflict _____.
World War II
The Reconquista was fought between the Catholic Spanish forces and the _____.
Moors
a.) Religious toleration of Jewish communities
b.) Having a Consensus Monarchy
This man was Muhammad's early supporter, best friend, father-in-law, and eventual successor _________.
Abu Bakr
The modern day city was once the capital city of Byzantium
Istanbul (Constantinople)
Ivan the Great gave himself the name Tsar/ Czar (Caesar). Murdered in 1918, this man was the last Russian to hold this title ________.
Tsar Nicholas II (Nicholas Romanov)
The writing of “everyday” language of the average person
Vernacular
Ivan the Terrible wielded his authority with an iron-grasp, supported by his black-clad secret police, the ______.
Oprichniki
The group of Muslims that support Ali (Muhammad's cousin / son-in-law) are known as ______.
Shiite / Shia
This Italian city added yet another papal candidate (pope) during the Western Schism
Pisa, Italy
Caliph Harun al-Rashid sent this innovation to the court of Charlemagne the Great ________.
Hydraulic Clock
The most famous battle of Henry Vth -- "We happy few, we band of brothers..."
Battle of Agincourt
These missionary brothers famously brought Christianity to Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe ______ & _______. (250 Each)
St.Cyril & St. Methodius
This group overthrew the Umayyad Dynasty, ushering in a period known as the "Islamic Golden Age."
The Abbasids
This French city was where St. Joan of Arc ended a siege, earning herself the name, "The Maid of ______."
Orleans
In his famous work, the Divine Comedy, Dante is faced with this warning above the Gates of Hell:
"Abandon hope all ye who enter here."