People
Who was the ruler of the Roman Empire when it split in two?
(Chapter 1: The Glory That Was Rome – “The Fall of Rome”)
Diocletian
What was the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire?
(Chapter 4: The Byzantine Empire – “The Beauty of __________”)
Constantinople
What happened to Rome in 410 AD?
(Chapter 1: The Glory That Was Rome – “The Fall of Rome”)
Barbarians burned Rome.
What is the name for a big church in Constantinople, famous for its dome?
(Chapter 4: The Byzantine Empire – “The Church in the East”)
Hagia Sophia
What is the name of the sweet rice drink often served cold in Korea?
Sikhye (식혜)
Who was the great emperor of the Byzantine Empire who made a new set of laws?
(Chapter 4: The Byzantine Empire – “________, the Just Emperor”)
Justinian
What island did the Celts live on before the Romans came?
(Chapter 2: The Early Days of ________ – “The Celts of ________”)
Britain
What did Diocletian do to the Roman Empire?
(Chapter 1: The Glory That Was Rome – “The Fall of Rome”)
He divided it into two parts.
What do you call a person who makes copies of books by hand?
(Chapter 3: Christianity Comes to Britain – “Writing Books by Hand”)
Monk or Scribe
What do you call roasted seaweed sheets that are eaten as a snack or with rice?
Gim (김)
Who helped spread Christianity to Britain?
(Chapter 3: Christianity Comes to Britain – “_________ Comes to England”)
Augustine
What country did the river Ganges run through?
(Chapter 5: The Medieval _________ Empire – “A King Named Skandagupta”)
India
Who fought against the monster Grendel in the old English story?
(Chapter 2: The Early Days of Britain – “_______ the Hero”)
Beowulf
What is a bard?
(Chapter 2: The Early Days of Britain – “The Celts of Britain”)
A person who tells stories or sings poems.
Which crunchy, spicy vegetable side dish is served at almost every meal in Korea?
Kimchi (김치)
Who was the powerful woman who helped Justinian rule?
(Chapter 4: The Byzantine Empire – “The Empress __________”)
Theodora
Which city had the great church called Hagia Sophia?
(Chapter 4: The Byzantine Empire – “The Church in the East”)
Constantinople
What did the pope ask Augustine to do?
(Chapter 3: ________ Comes to Britain – “Augustine Comes to England”)
Bring Christianity to Britain.
What are barbarians?
(Chapter 1: The Glory That Was Rome – “The Fall of Rome”)
People the Romans thought were uncivilized; often invaders.
What is the name for the popular Korean snack made of fried dough, usually filled with sweet red beans?
Hotteok (호떡)
Who was the king who built a hall for his men in the story of Beowulf?
(Chapter 2: The Early Days of Britain – “Beowulf the Hero”)
Hrothgar
What land did the Celts move to after the Anglo-Saxons came?
(Chapter 2: The Early Days of Britain – “Barbarians Come to Britain”)
Scotland, Ireland, or Wales (accept any)
What did Justinian’s Code do?
(Chapter 4: The Byzantine Empire – “Justinian, the Just Emperor”)
Made one set of laws for everyone in the empire.
What is a monastery?
(Chapter 3: Christianity Comes to Britain – “Medieval Monasteries”)
A place where monks live, pray, and work.
What is the name of the chewy, spicy rice cake dish that is a popular street food in Korea?
Tteokbokki (떡볶이)