Dar Al-Islam
What does Dar Al-Islam Mean?
The House of Islam or the World of Islam
What was the Silk Road?
A large network of trade routes that connected Asia to the Middle East and parts of Europe
Who united the Mongol tribes and started the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
or
Chengis Khan
Why were the Americas referred to as the 'New World'?
Because the Europeans hadn't discovered them yet
Another name for the Black Plague is the _________ Plague.
Bubonic
What was Martin Luther's profession?
He was a monk
Trade across Dar Al-Islam helped to spread these mathematical ideas invented in India but adopted widely in the Islamic World.
Indo-Arabic numerals
or
Arabic numerals
Caravan
This phrase describes the Mongols' approach to different religions, allowing Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and others to coexist under their rule.
Religious Tolerance
Yes
How did the plague travel through the Silk Road? Hint: Think about the song
Fleas on rats
What famous (or infamous) document/documents did Martin Luther nail to the church doors in Wittenberg?
The 95 Theses
This West African empire flourished within Dar Al-Islam and was ruled by the famously wealthy Mansa Musa.
The Mali Empire
or
Mali
This empire played a major role in revitalizing Silk Road trade by protecting merchants and maintaining safety throughout its territories during the Pax Mongolica.
The Mongol Empire
This dynasty was established in China after the Mongols conquered the Song Dynasty.
The Yuan Dynasty
This Mesoamerican civilization is known for their dominant military control, step pyramids, and brutal sacrifices.
The Aztec
(Bonus 100 if you can tell me what they called themselves and pronounce it correctly)
What is the generally accepted percent of Europe's population that died as a result of the Black Death?
50%-60%
What common practice (at the time) of the Catholic Church did Martin Luther first speak out against?
The sale of Indulgences
One who follows the faith of Islam is referred to as a ____________?
Muslim-One who submits to God
This elite military group from Central Asia became influential in Islamic empires and were often traded or transported along the same networks that connected the Silk Roads.
The Mamluks
The Mongols made communication across their empire faster using this system of relay stations and messengers. Hint: Think like Pony Express
The Yam system
This Andean civilization developed extensive road networks and utilized terrace farming before being conquered by the Spanish.
The Inca
What system, most prevalent throughout Europe, did the Black Plague help to destroy?
Feudalism
This Protestant leader started the Calvinist movement and believed firmly in the concept of Predestination.
John Calvin
This large, well built building in Baghdad housed scholars, scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers.
The House of Wisdom
This period of stability under Mongol rule dramatically increased safety and trade along the Silk Road.
Pax Mongolica
Jani Beg, a descendant of Genghis Khan was known for launching what over the walls of Kaffa.
Plague infected corpses
Polynesian migration and navigation relied heavily on this natural observational skill, using stars, ocean currents, and bird patterns.
Wayfinding/Island Hopping
What is the name of the bacterium that causes the Bubonic Plague?
Yersinia Pestis
This group disagreed with the practice of infant or child baptism and instead argued that one must be of sound mind and understand right from wrong in order to ask to be saved and baptized.
Anabaptists
(Bonus 100 if you can tell me what two popular modern day groups come from Anabaptist roots)