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100

What was the name of the Frankish King who defeated the Muslim invaders at the Battle of Tours?

Charles "The Hammer" Martel

100

Who became the first Caliph after the death of Muhammad?

Abu Bakr

100

Why did King Henry VIII want a divorce?

He wanted to have a son, which is first wife could not give him.

100

Who was murdered in the cathedral in Florence by the Pazzi Family in 1478?

Giuliano de' Medici

100

What land did Genghis Khan fail to take in his lifetime?

China

200

The Pope guaranteed _____ to all men who went on the Crusades.

"Free ticket to Heaven"

200

What Angel visited Muhammad when he was meditating in the cave?

Angel Gabriel
200

Who was the leader of the Muslims during the Crusades?

Saladin

200

What building did Michelangelo paint the inside of?

The Sistine Chapel
200

What did Mansa Musa do during his trip to Mecca and how did it affect each city?

He gave away lots of his riches and crashed the economies of many cities.

300
_____ is a code of conduct used between knights, showing of honor, courage, and justice.

Chivalry

300
The _______ is a large cube-like structure located in the Great Mosque of _______

Kabba, Mecca

300

What is Mr. Edwards's LEAST favorite College football team?

Ohio State Buckeyes

300

What invention allowed common people to gain access to the bible and other texts for the first time?

The Printing Press

300

_______ was the Portuguese explorer who was the first to go around Africa to reach Asia.

Vasco da Gama

400

How did the Black Plague spread so easily? (two answers)

Rodents or Cargo Ships/Trade Routes

400

What is the fifth pillar of Islam?

Hajj (or pilgrimage to Mecca)

400

Martin Luther wrote the "________", which talked about __________.

95 Theses, criticizing the Catholic Church

400

How many wives did Henry VIII have and what was the order of their fates?

He had six wives. (Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.)

400

What was the name of the Mongolian Dynasty that ruled China?

The Yuan Dynasty

500

Explain what Feudalism is and how it works.

Answers may vary.

500

The election of the first Caliph caused a split in Muslim faith, leading to the creation of ____ and ____ Muslims

Sunni and Shia

500

Which country helped pay for Christopher Columbus's voyage to Asia? 

The Spanish/Spain

500
Explain what "Indulgences" are and why Martin Luther had issues with them.

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500

Name one of the inventions of the Chinese Golden Age and how it is still used today.

Porcelain, Gunpowder, Compass, etc.

Answers may vary.