Geography
This is the imaginary line that goes around the globe at 0o latitude, dividing the north and south hemispheres.
What is the Equator?
He was born a Jew and his followers created what has become the most popular religion today.
Who was Jesus (of Nazareth)?
These people were usually farmers or laborers who worked for their land lord and had little freedom.
Who were the peasants?
This is what you call a person who practices the religion of Islam.
What is a Muslim?
This is the largest desert which covers most of north Africa.
What is the Sahara?
This is the largest continent on Earth.
What is Asia?
The Roman Empire surrounded this large sea that separates Africa from Europe.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
These people had some wealth, land, and a title such as Lord or Lady.
He had a vision and founded the religion of Islam by preaching and teaching.
Who was Muhammad?
Usually found around the Equator, this climate zone is very hot and humid, with many plants and trees.
What is the rainforest?
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This city was an alternate capital of the Roman Empire in the eastern half and it was named after the first Christian emperor.
What is Constantinople?
They were vassals who fought (usually on horses) to defend the kingdom; they might have owned land and had peasants working for them also.
Who were the knights?
A caravan might stop here for a break while crossing the desert.
What is an oasis?
He may have been the richest man who ever lived, and he put Mali on the map (literally).
Who was Mansa Musa?
One of the continents that the Equator passes through.
What is Africa, South America, or Oceania?
He was an apostle of Jesus and set up the church in Rome; he is considered to be the first pope.
Who was Peter?
This social structure had the king at the top and the peasants at the bottom of the pyramid of power.
What is the feudal system?
This city on the Arabian peninsula is important to Muslims; they are supposed to make a Hajj there once in their lifetime.
Where is Makkah (Mecca)?
One of two empires in West Africa known for controlling the gold and salt markets.
What is the Ghana or Mali empire?
This is the smallest country in the world (and the Pope lives there).
What is Vatican City?
This was the name of the Eastern Roman Empire, which continued for almost 1000 years after Rome fell in 476 CE.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
These people practiced a trade or handicraft, such as carpenters, blacksmiths, or potters.
What are artisans?
This is the holy book of Islam, like the Bible is for Christians.
What is the Quran (Koran)?
One of the religions that was popular in Africa before Islam spread and became dominant.
What is animism or ancestor worship?