Post Classical Africa
Post Classical East Asia
World of Islam
Greece, Rome, Persia
Other
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What is Aksum?

A powerful ancient kingdom in East Africa known for its Aksumite civilization and its adoption of Christianity.

100

What is Daoism?

A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes simplicity, spontaneity, and living in harmony with nature.

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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

hajj, declaration of faith, alms, prayer, fasting

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What are the Twelve Tables?

The first written code of Roman law

100

What is Aksum?

A powerful ancient kingdom in East Africa known for its Aksumite civilization and its adoption of Christianity.

200

What is the Solomonic Dynasty?

A historical text that chronicles the history of Ethiopia and its connection to the biblical King Solomon.

200

What is foot-binding?

A practice in ancient China in which young girls' feet were tightly bound to prevent them from growing.

200

What is a sakk?

system of early Islamic banking based on bills of exchange.

200

Who is Paul of Tarsus?

An Apostle who helped spread Christianity.

200

What are griots?

A group of professional storytellers, historians, and musicians in West Africa.

300

What is Kilwa?









A powerful East African city-state that controlled the Indian Ocean trade routes and was known for its gold trade.

300

Who is Empress Wu Zhao?

the only female emperor in Chinese history, who ruled during the Tang Dynasty.

300

What is a qadi?

The Islamic equivalent of a judge

300

What is a paterfamilias?

The male head of a Roman household.

300

What is the Kebra Negast?

A historical text that chronicles the history of Ethiopia and its connection to the biblical King Solomon.

400

Who is Ibn Battuta?

A medieval Islamic traveler who wrote extensively about his travels across the Islamic world, including parts of Africa and Asia.

400

Who is Taizong?

A Chinese emperor of the Tang Dynasty who is considered one of the greatest rulers in Chinese history.

400

What are Sunni?

The largest denomination of Islam, believing that the first caliph, Abu Bakr, was the rightful successor to Muhammad.

400

Who was Alexander the Great?

A Macedonian king who conquered much of the ancient world

400

What is Legalism?

A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain social order.

500

stateless societies

Stateless societies are communities that operate without a formal central governing authority, made of kin ship groups

500

What is Confucianism?

A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes social harmony, filial piety, and respect for authority.

500

What are Shia?

The second major branch of Islam, believing that Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, was the rightful successor to Muhammad as leader of Islam.

500

What are the Persian Wars?

A series of wars fought between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states.

500

Who is Confucius?

A Chinese philosopher and teacher who founded Confucianism.