Review for Benchmark 1: Byzantine, Southwest Asia, & Africa

Many Africans worshiped spirits of animals or spirits of nature. What is this called?

Which of the following happened as a result of Muslim expansion in northern Africa?

Which number represents the Niger River?

Al-Khwarizmi, a Muslim scholar, was known as the "father of..."

Who was "the prophet" in the religion of Islam?

African storytellers who memorize and recite the names and histories of their people are known as

Which Byzantine Emperor greatly increased the size of the empire?

Which event directly led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

This region is known as ...

The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as ...

Justinian contributed MOST to which of the following?

Which number represents the Arabian Peninsula?

Most traditional African religions also included...

Which characteristic of Songhai was most important in spreading Islam in the empire?

This building was completed during the reign of Justinian and was the largest building in the world at that time.

Why did West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, & Songhai flourish?

What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all have in common?

Which 2 cities were centers of trade and culture in West Africa

Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?

Trans-Saharan trade brought all of the following to West Africa...except...

Which Ottoman leader's claim to fame was capturing Constantinople?

What was it about Constantinople's location that made it a good place for the capital city?

Which number represents the Euphrates River?

Who led the Ottoman Empire during its golden age (when it was its LARGEST size)?

What was the city that the Ottomans conquered and renamed Istanbul?

Which of the following are important Islamic texts?

What is the main disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

Who led a great caravan to Mecca that brought his West African empire to the attention of the Arab and European world?

Which statement best describes the Great Schism?