Byzantium & Law (7.13)
This Emperor organized Roman laws into a single "Code" that influenced modern law.
$100: Justinian I
$100: These are the five core acts of worship required of all Muslims.
$100: The Five Pillars of Islam
$100: This West African king is famous for his 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca and his immense wealth.
$100: Mansa Musa
$100: This was the social and political system where land was exchanged for loyalty and service.
$100: Feudalism
$100: He was the King of the Franks crowned "Emperor of the Romans" in 800 CE.
$100: Charlemagne
$200: This massive domed church in Constantinople was Justinian’s greatest architectural feat.
$200: Hagia Sophia
$200: This term refers to the expansion of Islam through trade, diplomacy, and military conquest.
$200: The Spread of Islam
$200: These two goods were the primary basis of the Trans-Saharan trade network.
$200: Gold and Salt
$200: In the feudal hierarchy, these warriors provided protection in exchange for land (fiefs).
$200: Knights (or Vassals)
$200: This document, signed by King John in 1215, limited the power of the English monarchy.
$200: Magna Carta
$300: She was Justinian’s wife and advisor, known for championing women's rights.
$300: Empress Theodora
$300: This city is the spiritual center of Islam and the direction Muslims face to pray.
$300: Mecca
$300: This city in Mali became a world-renowned center for Islamic learning and trade.
$300: Timbuktu
$300: This was the economic system where peasants lived and worked on a lord's estate.
$300: Manorialism
$300: This series of religious wars was fought between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.
$300: The Crusades
$400: This capital city was strategically located on the Bosporus Strait between Europe and Asia.
$400: Constantinople
$400: Muslim scholars during the Golden Age made massive advancements in this branch of mathematics.
$400: Algebra (al-jabr)
$400: This religion spread across North and West Africa through trade routes and the influence of kings.
$400: Islam
$400: In Japan, this military leader held more actual power than the Emperor.
$400: Shogun
$400: This disease, spread by trade and fleas, killed nearly one-third of Europe’s population.
$400: The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
$500: The "Nika Riots" nearly toppled Justinian until he was persuaded not to flee by this person.
$500: Empress Theodora
$500: These two main branches of Islam formed after a disagreement over who should lead the faith.
$500: Sunni and Shia
$500: This empire rose to power after the fall of Ghana and was eventually succeeded by Songhai.
$500: Mali Empire
$500: This was the strict code of conduct followed by Japanese Samurai, similar to Chivalry.
$500: Bushido
$500: This young French peasant girl led armies during the Hundred Years' War before being captured.
$500: Joan of Arc