Vocab
the largest contiguous landmass on Earth, combining the continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe into a single geographic and historical zone
Afro-Eurasia
What kingdom is Mansa Musa from?
Mali
Who do Sunni Muslims believe can become Caliph?
What number did the Arab Empire add to the Indian 9 Digit system?
Zero
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin.
a suffix that means an action, belief system, condition, or characteristic feature
-ism
What did Ghana (and later West African kingdoms) trade their gold for? Why was it important?
Salt; food preservation, taste, and nutrition
Who do Shia (Shi'ite) Muslims believe can become Caliph?
Only direct descendents of Muhammad
What Mathematical field was created in the Arab Empire?
Algebra
What event sparked the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo
a prefix that means God or gods.
Theo-
What did Mansa Musa do to devalue gold so much?
He spent so much gold in almost every village he traveled through on his hajj
Which Islamic denomination has spread throughout the world more?
Sunni
What art form was created by Arab Muslims?
Arabesque
What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?
The Magna Carta limited the powers of the king and established certain legal rights for English nobles.
chief political and religious leader of a Muslim state who is viewed as the successor to the Prophet Muhammad
Caliph
What groups intermingled to create the Swahili Coast, and what trade network were they a part of?
African and Arab migrants mingled in East Africa which led to the development of the Swahili Coast. The Swahili Coast was one of many civilizations that participated in the Indian Ocean Trade Network
How did Mansa Musa influence society?
He built libraries and mosques all over the Empire and he even took scholars to Mecca on his hajj.
Why did arabesque art not depict humans or other living beings?
According to Muhammad, art depicting living beings was insulting to God because it is trying to recreate God's creations
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains?
The Inca civilization.
suffix that means, "in the manner or style of," "like," or "resembling"
-esque
How did Islam make its way into African Culture?
Islam influenced African culture through overall religion. African religious beliefs were challenged, but not always replaced, by the arrival of Islam. The process likely began as a result of trade, as merchants introduced Muslim beliefs to trading states south of the desert.
Why were the Arab Empires so dominant in trade at their time?
They were the middle man because of where they were located. Other countries had to go through them if they wanted to trade, and were then taxed.
What is Ibn Sina's most notable contribution?
A Medical Encyclopedia about diseases
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher