Islam
Early on, Islam gained strength in this former empire's territory.
What is the Roman Empire?
The Mongols at their height were led by this man.
Who is Ghengis Khan
This became the capital of Byzantium under Constantine, whom the city was named after.
What is Constantinople?
This route was an overland trade route connecting Europe to Asia.
What is the Silk Road?
This Empire controlled the Gold Trade under Mansa Musa
What Is Mali?
This book along with a growing number of scholarly articles known as Hadiths are considered holy texts in Islam
what is the Qu'ran(Koran)?
This period of peace in Eurasia brought upon by the Mongols allowed the silk road to expand.
What is the Pax Mongolica?
Constantinople became a major trading hub for both Europe and this continent due to its location.
What is Asia?
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route mainly dealt in these luxury items.
What are Gold and Salt?
This Empire spawned from a major religious movement in Arabia, led by a Caliph.
What is the Islamic Empire?
When Muslims take their Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca, the visit this structure, which formerly housed pagan idols.
what is the Kaaba?
While a formidable force, the Mongols lost this type of battle with Japan.
What is a Naval Battle?
This Emperor did many good things for the empire, namely in Laws, and various public works.
Who is Justinian?
One biproduct of the Trans Saharan Trade were cities along this land feature, that gave African trade access to the Mediterranean.
What is Coastline?
This Empire split from rome and was led from the city of Constantinople.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
Mecca during the time of Muhammad was renowned as hub for this.
What is Trade/Pilgrimage
While other empires forced assimilation, the Mongols did not care what culture you followed, so long as you paid this.
What is Tribute/Tax?
This church, later turned mosque, was constructed under the reign of Justinian and Theodora.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
This Trade Route mainly encompassed the Southwestern coast of India and the Eastern coast of Africa.
What is Indian Ocean Trade?
This Empire conquered China, becoming the Yuan Dynasty.
What is the Mongol Empire?
When Muhammad was exiled from Mecca he went to this city.
What is Medina?
The Mongols became very proficient in using this livestock animal for its maneuverability, even mastering archery while atop it
What are Horses?
The Eastern Church under the Patriarch commissioned these works, which combined art with religion.
What are Icons?
This figure used the Trans-Saharan Route to take his people on the Hajj.
Who is Mansa Musa?
This figure headed a branch of the Mongol empire and interacted with Marco Polo
Who is Kublai Khan?