Byzantine Empire
What was the capital city?
Constantinople
The most famous ruler of the Ottoman Empire was Suleiman _______________?
the Magnificent
The Mongols usually lived in family units that spent a lot of time fighting one another. What are these family units called?
Clans
In which modern day country did the Ming Dynasty exist?
China
Which well known European travelled long the silk road?
Marco Polo
The Byzantine Empire ended when its capital city fell to which empire in 1453?
Ottoman Empire
How were religious minorities treated within the empire?
Quite well, they were given some freedom/autonomy to run their own communities, make their own laws, decide their own taxes.
Which Mongol leader united the warring clans to create the world’s second largest empire?
Genghis Kahn
The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) came after the Yuan Dynasty and was established by a revolt against which people?
The Mongols
Which trade route travelled overland?
Silk Road
What unified set of Laws did Justinian create for the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian Code/Code of Justinian
What was the predominant (most commonly practiced) religion in the empire?
Islam
What type of lifestyle did the Mongols live?
Nomadic
List 3 valuable goods that the Chinese produced during the Ming Dynasty?
Silk, Paper, Gunpowder, Porcelain, Rice, etc.
How did the Mongols help support trade along the silk road?
Protected the route/kept it safe for travelers
What was the predominant (most commonly practiced) religion in the empire?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
What capitol city of the Ottoman Empire had a lot of trade from Europe/Asia/ Africa run through it?
Istanbul/Constantinople
The descendants of Genghis Khan established a period of peace and order across Asia. This period was known as….?
Pax Mongolia
After exploration and increasing trade the Ming Dynasty turned away from contact with the outside world. And pursued a policy of Iso-______________?
Isolationism
What are 2 important innovations in shipbuilding and sailing technology that led to increased trade in the Indian Ocean.
Caravel/Junk Ships
Lateen Sails
Astrolabe
Magnetic Compass
Name three regions on which the Byzantine empire existed.
2. Middle East
3. Eastern or Southern Europe
Name three regions on which the Ottoman empire existed.
1. Eastern/Southern Europe
2. North Africa
3. Middle East
Who is the most famous successor of Genghis Khan who took over China and established the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Kahn
The Ming Dynasty promoted a meritocracy by hiring/promoting only the most qualified individuals. What test were government employees required to pass?
Civil Service Exam
Why did trade transition away from the Indian Ocean to the silk road?
1. Easier to carry bulk goods
2. safer after Mongol Empire collapsed
3. Improvements in sailing/shipbuilding technology
4. Quicker transportation with the Monsoon winds