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Chapter 10 Section 1: The Rise of Islam (p. 263)

What areas did Southwest Asia (The Middle East) work as a bridge between?

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What is the Ka’aba and what was it used for?

How was Muhammad’s life changed (be specific)?

What does Islam mean?

What was the Hijrah and what did it mean for Muhammad?

What did Muhammad do when he returned to Mecca?

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam

What is the Qur’an:

How is Islam similar/different than Judaism and Christianity?

What is a caliph and who was the first caliph?

Who were the following groups:

a. Shi’a

b. Sunni

Describe the Muslim trade network?

Chapter 11 Section 2 Russian Empire

Which group of people had the greatest impact on the beginning of Russia?

How did the Kievan Empire expand?

Who took over the Russians for 200 years?

Where does the term Czar come from?

Chapter 12 Section 2

Who unites the Mongol?

What were the 3 ways Genghis khan conquered Asia?

What is the PaxMongolica?

Chapter 12 Section 3

Who is Kublai Khan and why is he important?

How did the Mongols rule the Chinese?

Describe Marco Polo’s role in the Mongol Court.

Chapter 13 Section 1: Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms (P. 353)

What were the Middle Ages?

Germanic invaders caused several changes which altered the economy, government and culture of the declining Roman Empire. Describe the impact of each of the following:

a. Disruption of trade:

b. Downfall of cities:

c. Decline of learning:

d. Loss of a common language:

Who is Charlemagne?

How did Charlemagne build such a great empire?

Chapter 13 Section 2: Feudalism in Europe (P. 358)

Where were the Vikings from?

What was the result of the attacks by the Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims?

What is feudalism?

Lord:

Fief:

Vassal:

Knights:

Serfs:

Manor:

Peasants paid a high price to work on the Manor. List 5 details that prove this:

Section 3: The Age of Chivalry (P. 364)

How did feudal lords raise private armies? What was the obligation of a knight to a lord?

Section 4: The Power of the Church (P. 370)

How did religion work as a unifying force?

What was canon law?

What were the two harshest punishments handed down from the church (describe them)?

What was the Holy Roman Empire?

Chapter 14 Reading Guide

Section 1: Church Reform and the Crusades (P. 379)

What were tithes used for?

Who and what initiated the Crusades?

31. List four goals of the Crusades?

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What problems did the Crusaders face on the first Crusade?

What was the outcome of the First Crusade?

List four effects of the Crusades:

Chapter 15 Societies and Empires of Africa ( Pg. 407)

Section 2

Who began to trade with Ghana?

Describe the gold-salt trade.

Why was Mali important?

Who was Sundiata?

Who is Mansa Musa and what is he known for?

Who is Ibn Battuta and what did he do?