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100

What is feudalism?

The political system in Western Europe.

100
What was the religion practiced in Eastern Europe after 1100 C.E ?
Eastern Orthodox/Greek Orthodox
100
What was the main religion that was practiced in the Middle East during the post classical era?
Islam
100
Under which dynasty was the Grand Canal built?
Sui Dynasty
100
The Swahili language was comprised of which two languages?
Bantu and Arabic
200
What is manorialism ?
The economic system in Fuedal Europe.
200
What was the main trading city in the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople.
200
What was the name of the Islamic empire from 750 to 1258? (Hint: golden age of Islam)
the Abbasid Caliphate
200
What religion became popular during the Tang Dynasty?
Buddhism
200
Mansa Musa was the ruler of which empire?
The Mali empire
300

Why was there a lack of trade before 1250 C.E?

The roads weren't safe and there was a lack infrastructure.

300
How did the Byzantine Empire impact Russia.
Cyrillic Alphabet and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
300
Who brought an end to the Abbasid caliphate?
The Mongols
300
What was the name of the emperor during the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan
300
Who were the African story tellers?
Griots
400

Which Pope called for the Crusades?

Pope Urban II

400
Who first sacked Constantinople?
The crusaders from Western Europe.
400
What were the three trade routes that helped Islam spread to other regions?

1) The Trans-Saharan Trade Route

2) Indian Ocean Maritime System

3) The Silk Road

400
What were two technological developments during the Song Dynasty
Gunpowder, Compass, Block printing press
400
What's Ruben's middle name?

the God

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500

Why did Feudalism come to an end?

The Black Plague caused the death of 1 in 3 Europeans which led to the death of most peasant workers. The lack of workers resulted in peasant revolts, demanding for better working conditions and the elimination of serfdom.

500
What was it called when emperors had complete power in the church and the government during the Byzantine Empire?
Ceasropapism
500
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

1) Shahada - Proclaiming your faith for Allah

2) Salat - Prayer 5 times a day

3) Zakat - Almsgiving

4) Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan

5) Hajj - A pilgrimage to Mecca

500
Towards the end of the Tang Dynasty why was there a growing discontent towards Buddhism.
Buddhists didn't have children, which went against traditional Chinese culture, Monasteries did not pay taxes, and because they were foreigners.
500

What did Ibn Battuta dislike about African women?

He expressed his dislike for the freedom of women (their topless clothing style and how close females were with non-husband males)