Ancient Rome
Which group of people were known for their invasions and raids across Europe during the Early Middle Ages?
Vikings
Which caliphate is credited with creating the first Islamic calendar?
Rashidun
The ___________ Caliphate controlled only the Arabian Peninsula and did not expand further
Rashidun
What are the names of the two astronomical towers buit during the Fatimid dynasty?
Al Jayush and Al Ma-mun
Which emperor divided the Roman Empire into two parts?
Diocletian
Which important event marked the beginning of instability in the Roman Empire?
The death of Marcus Aurelius
Emperor Constantine built a new capital city called
Constantinople
What does "Habeas Corpus" mean?
law granting the right to be brought before a court
What was the name of the master Caligrapher during the Fatimid Dynasty?
Ibn Muglah
Which three nations does Scandinavia consist of?
Denmark Sweden Norway
What was the Domesday Book?
A census and survey of land ownership in England
What was the name of the Umayyad who fled to the Iberian peninsula and went on to create the Caliphate of Cordoba?
Abd-ar- Rahman I
The Rashidun Caliphate adopted this as part of its administration.
Islamic calendar
Which mountain range is between the cities of Mecca and Medina
Hijaz mountains
They were known as government officials who presided over legal and trade disputes. What were they called?
Qadis
Charles "The Hammer" Martel wanted to stop the spread of which religion?
islam
An emperor who expanded the Byzantine Empire and oversaw the creation of a legal code.
Justinian
The Battle of _______ in 634 CE took place in modern-day Syria.
Ajnadayn
This landmark building was founded in 1139 AD served as a centre of education and attracted Muslims who sought knowledge worldwide.
Madrasa Dar-al-Ilm (House of Knowledge)
What were the names of the main European rivers during this period?
Rhine, Danube,Seine, and Po
In the year 410 C.E., this Visigoth leader led his people into Italy and captured Rome.
King Alaric
On the Silk Road in Baghdad which products came from Central Asia?
Precious metals and gems
The Rashidun Caliphate fought against Christian Arab forces in the Battle of ______.
Yarmouk
Under the Fatimid Dynasty the government founded which famous textile company?
Tiraz fabrics
What was the Magna Carta?
A document limiting the power of the English king