Byzantine Empire
Narrow waterway by Constantinople
Bosphorus
The prophet who the Quran was revealed to
Muhammad
What was Ghanas main trade?
Salt and Gold
What was Mansa Musas effect on the gold market in Egypt?
He made it crash because of all the gold he gave to everyone there
What was Constantinople known for? (2 things)
Trade and art/architecture
Major city in Islamic history other than Mecca
(for scholars and libraries)
Baghdad
True of False: North and West Africa heavily relied on trade
True
What was Mansa Musa inspired by in Mecca?
The architecture
2 Important and wise leaders of the Byzantine Empire.
Justinian & Constantine
A famous cathedral that still exists today
Hagia Sophia
Muslim Mathematician & Muslim Scientist
Al-khawarizmi & Ibn Sina
Ghana lost power to whom?
Mali
True/False: Mansa Musa brought an architect from Mecca to design buildings in Timbuktu
True
What was so amazing about Byzantine churches and architecture? (List at least 2 things)
Domes, art, mosaics
What was the House of Wisdom
A library with scrolls and books from all around the Islamic world
Who was the leader of Mali that is very well known for being rich?
Mansa Musa
What happened to Mali after Mansa Musa died?
It fell in power
Justinian managed to sneak this skill out of China
Silk making/Silk Worms
Muslims express art and beauty through... (2 things)
Mosques and Calligraphy
Where did Mansa Musa go with 600 people and over 100 camels?
Hajj
Where did Mansa Musa build "the pearl of Africa"
Timbuktu