Benchamark 3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who was Justinian?
The Ruler of the Byzantine Empire at its best point in history.
What were the differences between the East and West in the Byzantine Empire?
West -> Fall and constant invasions.
East -> Centralized power and strength of the Byzantine Empire.
What was the Great Schism?
The Split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches (over power of the Pope).
What was the Abbasid Dynasty?
Golden Age of the Islamic Empires - lots of trade and learning.
How was trade in the Islamic World made easier?
By the use of Arabic numerals and the Arabic languages.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The guide to life in Islam: declaration, prayer, charity, Ramadan, & pilgrimage.
What is the split between Sunni and Shi?
Factions of Islam that split over who they believed should be Caliph (someone chosen by example or a descendant of Muhammed).
What is a Caliph?
Title for the ruler of Islamic Empires.
What was Baghdad known for?
Became an Islamic center of learning and trade.
What is Timbuktu?
City in West Africa that became a center of trade and learning.
Who was Mansa Musa?
Ruler of the Malian Empire, that was a Muslim, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, and had a lot of money (gold).
Why did Mansa Musa take a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Because he was a Muslim; demonstrated Mali’s wealth.
What role did the Sahara Desert play in trade?
Acted as a barrier until they began to use camel caravans for trans-Saharan trade.
Who was Genghis Khan?
Leader of the Mongols that had superior horsemanship skills.
What was the Mongolian Empire?
Large empire that spanned from China to Eastern Europe and facilitated trade along the Silk Road.
Who was Marco Polo?
Explorer that wrote about the Yuan Dynasty and sparked European interest in China.
What is Geographic Context?
Where something took place and why it took place there.(Where & Why)
What is Historical Context?
When something took place and why it took place then.(When & Why)
What does Point of view refer to?
The opinion of the author about a subject.
What is Japanese Feudalism?
Strict social structure where the Shogun held power and the Samurai were the warriors.
What is Bushido?
The code for the Samurai.
What does Similarity mean?
How two things are alike.
What does Difference mean?
How two things are not alike.
What does Cause refer to?
Refers to something that contributes to the occurrence of an event.
