The Song Dynasty
Who was General Zhao Kuangyin?
He started the Song dynasty
What is a millenium?
a thousand-year time period
Who discovered Greenland?
Erik the Red
What did China invent during the Song dynasty? (many answers possible, name at least 2)
Paper money, movable type, explosive weapons, porcelain, acupuncture, compass needle
Who from the Bible does the Coptic Church claim started their church?
Mark, the apostle
Where did Erik the Red grow up?
Iceland
What does Northern Song and Southern Song mean?
Describes two time periods of the Song dynasty based on where the capital city was
What happened to the Coptic Christians during the invasion of the Muslims in Egypt?
Forced to convert to Islam or else they were persecuted.
What is midnight sun and polar night?
In Greenland, midnight sun is when the sun shines all day. Polar night is when the sun barely rises.
Which teachings helped make the Song dynasty stable and calm?
Teachings of Confucius
What was the decree issued by Moaz after the debate?
Christians had 3 days to move a mountain
What are sagas?
poems that were written by ancient people such as the Thule
Why was the social hierarchy in the Song Dynasty different than the one in Europe? (hint: poor/peasants)
In China, the poor were in the middle in hierarchy of importance and Europe they were at the bottom
Who was Simon the Tanner?
Devout Christian who led the Coptic Christians in prayer during Moaz decree
Who are the Thule?
A group of INDIGENOUS people from Alaska who migrated to GREENLAND