Middle East and Islam
How did Islam spread throughout the Middle East?
War
Who were singing storytellers that passed stories orally?
Griots
What was the name of the set of laws created by Justinian?
Justinian's Code
Animism, ancestor worship, Torii Gates, a focus on nature, polytheistic
What is the name of the Islamic Holy Book?
Quran
Gold, Salt, Slaves, ivory, horses, etc.
What building in Constantinople was the worlds largest building at the time and was constructed by the order of Justinian?
Hagia Sophia, or Holy Wisdom
Grand Canal
Explain why Mecca and the Arabian Peninsula are significant to Islam
Birthplace of Islam, Holy city of Islam, houses the Kaaba
Why did Mansa Musa go to Mecca?
For Pilgrimage and spread the Fame of Mali
Who conquered the Byzantine Empire?
Mehmed the Conquerer
Brought in Chinese Customs such as Confucianism and writing, combined Buddhism with Shinto to create Zen Buddhism
Explain the significance of Suleiman the Lawgiver, also known as Suleiman the Magnificent
He led the Ottoman Golden Age. He conquered much of the Middle East and North Africa and blocked Europeans from pushing into the area.
How were West African traditions and history passed down?
Orally through stories
How did the Byzantines impact Eastern Europe?
By spreading Christianity
Explain how the roles of individuals work in Confucianism
Its about ones place in society and how you follow or lead
Charity, Pilgrimage, Prayer, Fasting during Ramadan, Declaration of Faith
How did the expansion of Islam increase cultural diffusion in Africa and Asia?
How did the geography of Constantinople impact the city?
Allowed the city to be easily defendable and opened trade routes to Asia, Europe and Africa
Provide 2 achievements of the Ming Dynasty
Strengthened the Great Wall, Zheng He's voyages, built the Forbidden City, achieved new arts