Who?
Who declared himself the first emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca (in Saudi Arabia)
200 years of Roman peace & prosperity
Pax Romana
The Roman Empire surrounded what body of water?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Vikings converted to _____ after visiting Constantinople.
Greek Orthodox aka Eastern Orthodox
Who visited Muhammad in the cave and told him Allah chose him to be His Messenger?
The angel Gabriel
Capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
Province/Territory of Han & Qin Dynasty
Commanderie
What good was monopolized by China but frequently bought by the Romans?
Silk
According to Hinduism & Buddhism, meditation could lead to _____, a peaceful state of mind free from worldly desires.
nirvana
King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne
In what city did Constantine call a meeting of all bishops to create a unified statement of belief?
Nicea (Nicene Creed)
Living alone for a life of study and prayer (and devotion to God)
Monasticism
What trade good was sold by the Germanic/Gothic tribes and bought by the Romans?
Slaves
What trade good did the Gothic & Germanic tribes sell to the Romans all the time?
Slaves
Alexander the Great's father & King of Macedonia
Where were the Vikings from originally?
Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark)
The right to rule as emperor of China came from the gods.
Mandate of Heaven
What was the name of the college built by the Han Dynasty to train government workers and advance scientific knowledge?
Imperial University
What was the name of the largest church in the world, built in Constantinople by Emperor Justinian?
Hagia Sophia
Han Dynasty emperor known as the "Martial Emperor."
What country is the origin & center of Hinduism?
India
The Roman word meaning "foreigner."
Barbarian
What architectural structure was built by the Romans to bring water to cities and towns?
Aqueducts
Name at least three of the Five Pillars of Islam
Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage