The Roman Empire
This phrase refers to a 200 year period of peace in Rome
Pax Romana
Romans were tolerant of other religions as long as you did what...
Worshipped the emperor as a God
The Arabian Peninsula was at the crossroads of what?
Trade routes or Trading
This kingdom was the "Jewel of East Africa"
Aksum
This ruler of Mali Completed his hajj to Mecca
Mansa Musa
The eighth month of year is named after the first Emperor of Rome
Octavian Augustus
Christianity is based on the teaching of...
Jesus
The shrine built by Abraham in Mecca is called...
Ka'aba
What nickname was given to the Eastern Coast of Africa?
Horn of Africa
This ruler founded the Kingdom of Mali?
Sundiata Kieta
Miles and miles of this innovation helped Rome spread their empire
Roads
Jesus was charged with this while visiting Jerusalem during Passover...
Treason
Who was the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
This commodity was worth its weight in gold
Salt
This Byzantine emperor with the help of his wife was the greatest ruler in Byzantine history
Justinian
This Roman invention helped transport valuable water throughout the empire?
Aqueducts
This Roman emperor would convert to Christianity and would end the persecution of christians in Rome
Constantine
How many times must Muslims pray in a day and where do they need to face
Five times a day and facing Mecca
This unique commodity was traded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Ivory
This king of Congo formed an alliance with the Portuguese to expand the empire in exchange for slaves...
King Afonso
This was the main language within the Roman empire?
Latin
This emperor would make Christianity the official religion of Rome
Theodosius
In Islam this is the equivalent of the Bible for Christianity
Qur'an
This weather pattern helped African sailors trade with India and make it back to Africa within a year?
Monsoon Winds
Diocletian shared control of the divided Roman empire with this emperor
Maximian
This Roman form of government includes representative assemblies, checks and balances, fair judges, and equality under law
Roman Republic
Where is St. Peter buried?
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are known as the what...
Abrahamic Religions
African mariners needed new ships called what to trade across the Indian Ocean?
Dhows
This Emperor of Rome began the persecution of Christians
Emperor Nero
This emperor divided the Roman Empire into 4 pieces
Diocletian
Once the empire was split two separate churches formed...The Western Roman Catholic Church and
Eastern Orthodox Church
Ottoman Empire
The blending of Arabic and African cultures became known as...
Swahili
Who is the current ruler of the Vatican?
Double the points if you can tell me his full name
Pope Francis
Jorge Mario Bergoglio