Byzantine Brilliance
The Eastern Roman Empire became known as this.
Byzantine Empire
He is the key prophet and founder of Islam.
Muhammad
This Sultan led the 1453 siege of Constantinople.
Mehmed II
Name the three major West African empires in order.
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
The two most important goods traded across the Sahara.
Gold and Salt
This leader’s "Code" simplified Roman law for the empire.
Justinian's Code
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God.
The Quran
The city of Constantinople was renamed this by the Ottomans.
Istanbul
This Malian King is famous for his 1324 Hajj to Mecca.
Mansa Musa
This "ship of the desert" allowed for long-distance trade.
Camel
This massive domed church was Justinian’s greatest building project.
Hagia Sophia
These are the five core acts of worship for all Muslims
Five Pillars
This empire replaced the Byzantines as the major power in the region.
Ottoman Empire
These "living libraries" passed down history through speech.
Griots
The belief that spirits exist in animals, plants, and nature.
Animism
The Byzantines helped spread this religion and the Latin tongue.
Christianity
This math field (using variables) was perfected by Islamic scholars.
Algebra
These people became wealthy by moving goods between Asia and Europe.
Merchants
This city was a hub for both the gold trade and Islamic salt-mining.
Timbuktu
This practice involves asking deceased relatives for protection.
Ancestor Worship
This 532 AD riot nearly ended Justinian's reign.
Nika Riots
The "Sunnah" describes the teachings and actions of this person.
Muhammad
The Ottoman control of trade routes sparked this European "Age."
Age of Exploration
This empire followed Mali and became the largest in West Africa.
Songhai
This specific language spread across Africa along with Islam.
Arabic