Christianity
Christianity is this type of religion, believing in just one God
Monotheism
The name of God in Arabic
Allah
Northern Europeans known for their skill as sailors and their raids along the coast
The deadliest pandemic in the history of mankind
The Black Death/ the plague
Average medieval people working as farmers
Peasants
The symbol of the Christian religion shows this method of execution used by the Romans (also shown in lots of Christian art)
Crucifixion
The holiest city in Islam; where the prophet was born and the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage
Mecca
The trade routes across Asia, connecting Constantinople and Arabia to China and India
The Silk Road
The series of wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the "Holy Land" (which the Muslims eventually won)
The Crusades
Wealthy people of the upper class who control the land and power of the kingdom
Lords/ Nobles
This emperor made Christianity legal in the empire and created a new capital city in the east, filled with Christian churches
Constantine
The main holy text of Islam, believed to be the revealed word of God to the prophet Muhammad
The Quran
Places where communities of monks live and work
Monasteries
The Bishops of Rome were later known by this name after they became the leader of the Catholic Church
The Pope
DAILY DOUBLE
Someone who makes their living from trade
(Hint: the answer is not "trader")
This emperor made Christianity the official state religion of the empire and split the empire in half when he died
Theodosius
A place of worship for Muslims
Mosque
The people native to Ireland and Britain, whose priests were known as Druids
Celts
The most powerful conqueror in history, who united the Mongols together into an unstoppable army
Genghis Khan
People who make things with their hands (ex: blacksmiths, jewelers, potters, tailors)
Artisans
The gathering of bishops where the Nicene Creed was written, providing the basics of what mainstream Christians believe
The Council of Nicea
Caliph
The name historians use to refer to the eastern part of the Roman Empire (based out of Constantinople)
The Byzantine Empire
The man from Venice who travelled across the trade routes of Asia with his father and uncle, working in the service of Kublai Khan for many years
Marco Polo
Organizations of skilled workers who join together to protect their interests in the economy
Guilds