Vocabulary
An outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly.
What is an epidemic
After the Roman Empire collapsed, the western part fell into a period of decline called.
The DARK AGES
A particular advantage of the Muslim Empire in warfare was its use of.
What are camels
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Who created the Mongol Empire?
Who is Genghis Khan
A spiritual and political leader of the Muslims.
Who is a caliph
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
As other empires were collapsing, the Sassanian Empire survived where.
What is Persia
The origins of the Muslim Empire lie in the teachings of
Who is Muhammad
This was the main cause of the Mongol Empire's collapse.
What is the bubonic plague
Christian campaigns to retake the holy lands from Muslims.
What were the Crusades
What factors played roles in the fall of the Han Empire.
Pressure from nomadic tribes from Central Asia
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
These are the two main branches of Islam
What are Sunni and Shi'a
A major reason for the Mongols’ success in conquering a large empire was their skill with
Horses
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
In 1054 C.E., the Christian faith officially split into these two churches
What are Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
Known as "the House of Islam".
Dar al-Islam
Name 3 areas that Muslims made advancements in
What are mathematics, astronomy, medicine, canals, dams and waterwheels
Name two factors that contributed to Genghis Khan's success...
What are: fierce warriors, excellent horsemen, well trained, highly disciplined, skilled military strategist, ruthless fighters (often left no survivors)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
The state of peace that existed in Eurasia under Mongol rule
What is Pax Mongolica
How did the Roman emperor, Diocletian, solve the problem of governing an enormous empire.
What is split it into Western and Eastern halves.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
This type of handwriting was considered a fine art in the Muslim world
What is calligraphy
The Mongols were a group of people originally from Central Asia, who had made a living as _________.
Herders
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Name 3 diseases that spread along the trade networks
What were measles, smallpox and the bubonic plague