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Which empire included the city of Constantinople and controlled much Roman territory around the Mediterranean sea?
Which empire included the city of Constantinople and controlled much Roman territory around the Mediterranean sea?
Where was Eastern Orthodox Christianity centered after the Great Schism?
Where was Eastern Orthodox Christianity centered after the Great Schism?
Which trading state gained wealth due to the Trans-Saharan trade routes and major trading cities like Mali and Timbuktu?
Which trading state gained wealth due to the Trans-Saharan trade routes and major trading cities like Mali and Timbuktu?
Which historical figure was known as the richest person to ever exist and took a Hajj to Mecca?
Which historical figure was known as the richest person to ever exist and took a Hajj to Mecca?
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Which traveler and historian focused on advancements in the Muslim world and matters related to Islam during the age of exploration?
Which traveler and historian focused on advancements in the Muslim world and matters related to Islam during the age of exploration?
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Which empire controlled much Roman territory including Italy, Western Turkey, Egypt, and Greece?
Which empire controlled much Roman territory including Italy, Western Turkey, Egypt, and Greece?
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Who was the influential leader associated with the wealth gained from the Trans-Saharan trade routes and the natural resources of salt and gold in Africa?
Who was the influential leader associated with the wealth gained from the Trans-Saharan trade routes and the natural resources of salt and gold in Africa?
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Which city in Zimbabwe was a center of trade and the capital of the region?
Which city in Zimbabwe was a center of trade and the capital of the region?
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Who was one of the travelers and historians during the age of exploration known for seeking advancements in the Muslim world and matters related to Islam?
Who was one of the travelers and historians during the age of exploration known for seeking advancements in the Muslim world and matters related to Islam?
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Which economic system involved plots of land called manors and the labor of serfs?
Which economic system involved plots of land called manors and the labor of serfs?
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Study Notes
Byzantine Empire
- Included the city of Constantinople.
- Controlled much of the Roman territory around the Mediterranean Sea.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Centered in Constantinople after the Great Schism.
Mali Empire
- Gained wealth from the Trans-Saharan trade routes.
- Major trading cities included Mali and Timbuktu.
Mansa Musa
- Known as the richest person to ever exist.
- Took a Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca, showcasing his wealth.
Ibn Battuta
- A prominent traveler and historian during the age of exploration.
- Focused on advancements in the Muslim world and matters related to Islam.
Ottoman Empire
- Controlled much Roman territory, including Italy, Western Turkey, Egypt, and Greece.
Mansa Musa (again)
- Influential leader associated with the wealth from Trans-Saharan trade routes.
- Benefitted from natural resources, particularly salt and gold in Africa.
Great Zimbabwe
- The city that served as a center of trade and capital of the region in Zimbabwe.
Economic System: Feudalism
- Involved plots of land known as manors.
- Relied on the labor of serfs for agricultural production.
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Test your knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Eastern Orthodox Christianity with this quiz! Answer 50 questions to gauge your understanding of the history, culture, and religious aspects of these influential entities.
