World Religions
The holy text of Islam
What is the Quran?
What structure was essential for the feudal system in medieval Europe?
The Manor
What were the Crusades primarily aimed at?
reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.
What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected China to the West?
The Silk Road
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Name the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism
Who was the king of the Franks who became the first Holy Roman Emperor?
King Charlemagne
Which Crusade was known as the "Children's Crusade"?
occurred in 1212 (Somewhere between #4 & #5)
Who was the founder of the Qin Dynasty?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the name of the Mongol military strategy that involved rapid cavalry attacks?
hit-and-run tactics
This religion believes in Karma and reincarnation
What is Hinduism
What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta?
to limit the power of the king and protect the rights of the nobility
What were the long-term effects of the Crusades on Europe and the Middle East?
increased trade, cultural exchange, and a lasting mistrust between Christians and Muslims
What significant invention was developed during the Han Dynasty?
Paper
Seismograph
Water Wheel
Wheel Barrow
Describe the impact of the Mongol Empire on trade across Eurasia
establishment of safer trade routes and increased commerce
What are the five pillars of Islam?
How did the Black Death affect European society?
caused a significant population decrease, leading to labor shortages and social upheaval.
Who called for the First Crusade in 1095?
Pope Urban II
Explain the concept of Confucianism
a philosophical system emphasizing morality, social relationships, and justice
What was the Pax Mongolica?
period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire, allowing trade and cultural exchange to flourish
Identify the major branches of Christianity
Catholicism
Easter Orthodoxy
Protestantism
Describe the role of the Catholic Church in medieval Europe.
a central religious authority, influencing politics, education, and community life
Discuss the impact of the Crusades on trade between Europe and the Middle East.
included the establishment of new trade routes and increased demand for Eastern goods in Europe.
How did the Silk Road influence cultural exchange?
facilitating the transfer of ideas, goods, and technologies between different cultures.
Discuss how the Mongols influenced the cultures of the regions they conquered.
The Mongols influenced the cultures of the regions they conquered by promoting trade, religious tolerance, and the spread of technologies.