Islam
A city in Saudi Arabia considered the holiest site in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet.
Mecca
Which route did the Black Plague dominate?
The Silk Road trade route
One of the main goals of the First Crusade was to reclaim this holy city.
Who was the leader of the Mongols?
Genghis Khan
What were Viking boats called?
longboats (or longships)
A holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims.
Ramadan
Salt was particularly important along which trade route?
Trans-Saharan trade route
One of the lasting negative effects of the Crusades was increased tension and distrust between these two religious groups.
Christians & Muslims
The massive fleet of China's explorers traveled to regions along this major ocean, reaching places like India, Arabia, and Africa.
Indian Ocean
What is the name of the Viking who led settlers from Iceland to Greenland?
Eric the Red
The prophet and founder of Islam.
Muhammed
Mansa Musa traveled along this trade route, bringing wealth and influence to his empire.
Trans-Saharan trade route
Saladin reconquered Jerusalem after the _________ Crusade?
Second
What is the name of the dynasty that decided to isolate China?
The idea that the Vikings were barbaric comes from which religion?
Christianity
A religious journey to Mecca that Muslims must complete at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially able.
Hajj
Which route was not a land-based route?
Indian Ocean trade route
The Crusaders attacked which city during the 4th Crusade?
Constantinople
This Chinese admiral led seven major voyages during the Ming Dynasty, expanding China’s influence across the Indian Ocean.
Zheng He
According to Viking beliefs, warriors who died bravely in battle were taken to
Valhalla
The cube-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Kaaba
This route connected China, the Middle East, Europe, and parts of Africa from ancient times through the Middle Ages.
The Silk Road trade route
This pope called for the First Crusade in 1095.
Pope Urban
What is a payment or gift given by one nation to another as a sign of respect, submission, or allegiance?
This Viking explorer is credited with discovering Vinland.
Leif Erikson