Islam
What is the sacred text of the Islamic faith?
the Qu'ran
North African Empires became very wealthy by controlling systems of __________.
trade
The Iconoclastic Controversy was conflict about the use of ______.
Icons
What was the capitol city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Which fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street?
Sherlock Holmes
Mohammed and the Caliphs that followed him were both __________ and ____________ leaders of Islam.
Religious, Political
True or False: The Kingdom of Kush was eventually conquered by the Roman Empire.
False
People living in the Byzantine Empire would have referred to themselves as what?
Romans
Who was the first Caliph to follow Mohammed?
Abu Bakr
Exactly how long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
How are the beliefs of Islam similar to the beliefs of Judaism and Christianity?
Monotheism, OR belief in the same God, OR trace roots to Abraham
What was unique about the Kingdom of Kush and its military leadership?
The military was led by women.
About how many years after the fall of the city of Rome did the Byzantine Empire last?
Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa?
Empire of Mali
Which English Premier League team has the logo of a cannon and is currently ranked #1 in the standings?
Arsenal
What title was given to the first 4 Caliphs that followed the Prophet Mohammed?
The "Rightly Guided"
Which natural resource helped make both Mali and Kush powerful kingdoms and highly desired trading partners?
Gold
The Iconoclastic Controversy was one example of the growing differences and division between?
The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches
The Kingdom of Kush was located south of which other Empire?
Egypt
Which TV show on CBS features teams of two that race to complete various challenges all around the world?
The Amazing Race
Why did the Muslim community split into Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
Questions of who should follow Mohammed as leader.
During his Hajj to Mecca, what economic impact was caused by Mansa Musa's enormous gifts of gold in Cairo?
Emperor Justinian is famous for his focus on the arts and also for his work on?
The legal system/law codes
What was the name of Emperor Justinian's wife?
Theodora
Which book, written Victor Hugo in 1862, focuses on life in France in the early 19th century?
Les Miserables