Byzantine Empire
What language did the Byzantines spoke?
Greek
Who was Rurik?
He was the first viking emperor who ruled russia
Which river is the longest in Africa and is essential during many ancient and modern African civilizations?
The Nile River
What is the name of the famous Mongol leader who founded the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Who rebuilt Hagia Sophia?
Justinian I
What is the name of the medieval state that emerged around Kiev in the 10th century and is considered the precursor to the Russian state?
Kievan Rus
What valuable resource attracted traders and contributed to the wealth of the Kingdom of Ghana?
Gold
In which century did Genghis Khan establish the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Genghis Khan established the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, during the 1200s.
Explain the Hagia Sophia throughout history from its initial building to now
It first was a mosque, then a museum, and right now a mosque again.
What religion did Vladimir the Great adopt for Kievan Rus in the 10th century?
Christianity
Ancient Africans developed practical skills in agriculture, metallurgy, architecture, navigation, textile production, pottery, medicine, mining, animal husbandry, and artistic craftsmanship.
Who was Genghis Khan's successor and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China?
Kublai Khan
Who was Yaroslav?
He hired people from the Byzantines, they created a replica of hagia sophia and created alphabets
Which group led by Batu Khan invaded and conquered Kievan Rus in the 13th century?
Mongols
Why were empires like Mali, Ghana, and Songhai significant in West Africa during this period.
Empires like Mali, Ghana, and Songhai were significant in West Africa due to their economic prosperity, cultural exchange, political stability, educational centers, architectural achievements, military power, religious influence, pivotal role in trade networks, and lasting legacy.
Which famous trade route did the Mongols control?
The silk road
What event in 1453 AD marked the end of the Byzantine Empire?
The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans.
Who was Oleg and what did he do?
Oleg was the son of Rurik, who conquered Kiev and he also converted it to the first state.
What is the largest desert in Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What was the capital city of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan?
Karakorum was the capital city of the Mongol Empire during Genghis Khan's rule.