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Who defeated the Frankish king Charles the Simple and established the region of Normandy?
Who defeated the Frankish king Charles the Simple and established the region of Normandy?
Hrolf
During which period was the Islamic Golden Age, known for its advancements in sciences, arts, trade, and technology?
During which period was the Islamic Golden Age, known for its advancements in sciences, arts, trade, and technology?
750 – 1258 CE
Which city became a center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age after the relocation of the Abbasid capital by Caliph Al-Mansur?
Which city became a center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age after the relocation of the Abbasid capital by Caliph Al-Mansur?
Baghdad
What was the famous book written during the Islamic Golden Age that detailed over 100 mechanical devices?
What was the famous book written during the Islamic Golden Age that detailed over 100 mechanical devices?
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How many major Crusade expeditions occurred between 1096 and 1291?
How many major Crusade expeditions occurred between 1096 and 1291?
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Who led the Mongols to become the largest land-based empire in the world during the Middle Ages?
Who led the Mongols to become the largest land-based empire in the world during the Middle Ages?
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What important city were the early Crusades mainly focused on capturing?
What important city were the early Crusades mainly focused on capturing?
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What did the invading Europeans gain knowledge of from the Islamic empire during the Crusades?
What did the invading Europeans gain knowledge of from the Islamic empire during the Crusades?
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In which region did the Vikings build new towns and set up their own kingdoms?
In which region did the Vikings build new towns and set up their own kingdoms?
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When did the Normans establish their kingdom in southern Italy?
When did the Normans establish their kingdom in southern Italy?
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