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Which Byzantine emperor created a legal code that influenced law for centuries?
Justinian (created Justinian's Code)
What was the name of the massive riots in Constantinople that nearly toppled the government?
The Nika Riots (532 CE)
In what year did the Christian church split into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic branches?
1054 (East-West Schism)
Which Byzantine emperor moved the capital to Constantinople and legalized Christianity?
Constantine
What famous church did Justinian build in Constantinople?
Hagia Sophia
What type of ship allowed Vikings to travel both oceans and rivers effectively?
Longships (or Viking ships/Norse ships)
Why were monasteries particularly attractive targets for Viking raids?
Monasteries were wealthy, isolated, and had few defenses (easy targets for raids)
Name one Norse god from Viking mythology.
Thor, Odin, Loki, Freya, or Valhalla
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)
Which direction did Vikings primarily sail to establish trade routes (the "Highway of Slaves")?
East
Who was the Frankish king that created the Carolingian Empire?
Charlemagne (Charles the Great)
What cultural movement during the Carolingian period helped preserve ancient learning?
The Carolingian Renaissance
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
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
How many pillars form the foundation of Islamic faith and practice?
5
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Qur'an
