Who was the Frankish king that created the Carolingian Empire?
Charlemagne (Charles the Great)
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How many pillars form the foundation of Islamic faith and practice?
5
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What role did monasteries play in education during the early medieval period?
Monasteries preserved ancient texts, taught reading/writing, and served as centers of learning
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Why is the period after Rome's fall sometimes called the "Dark Ages"?
Because of the fall of Rome, loss of centralized government, decline in literacy, and limited written records (or: the period lacked the organization and cultur
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What was the primary reason Vikings eventually converted to Christianity?
Political alliances, trade relationships, and integration with Christian European kingdoms (or: to gain acceptance and power in Christian Europe)
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What was the significance of women like Al-Khayzuran and Zubaidah in the Abbasid court?
They were influential women in the Abbasid court who wielded political power, managed estates, and influenced policy (Al-Khayzuran was the mother of two caliphs
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What was the jizya, and who had to pay it?
A tax paid by non-Muslims (dhimmis) living in Islamic territories; it exempted them from military service
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Who was Ibn Sina, and what was he famous for?
A Persian physician and philosopher famous for writing the Canon of Medicine, a major medical encyclopedia
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What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Qur'an
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Why were monasteries particularly attractive targets for Viking raids?
Monasteries were wealthy, isolated, and had few defenses (easy targets for raids)
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What is the main difference between Sunni and Shia Islam?
The split occurred over succession after Muhammad's death; Sunnis accepted the elected caliphs, while Shias believed only descendants of Muhammad (Imams) should
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What was the name of the massive riots in Constantinople that nearly toppled the government?
The Nika Riots (532 CE)
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Which Byzantine emperor created a legal code that influenced law for centuries?
