Post-Classical Civilizations

A pilgrimage to the city of Mecca is one of Islam’s five pillars.

• True 
• False

The two fastest growing religions during this time period were Christianity and Buddhism.

• True 
• False

Most empires in Africa during this time period converted to Hinduism.

• True 
• False

Gunpowder was first invented during the Song and Tang Dynasties of China.

• True 
• False

Sunni and Shi’a are the two biggest sects of the Muslim religion.

• True 
• False

A common practice in China during the Tang Dynasty was for women to have their ______ bound.

• Hands 
• Necks 
• Feet

The bottom level of society in Chinese culture belonged to a. laborers b. women c. peasants

• Laborers
• Women
• Peasants

Byzantine Emperor who attempted to re-conquer and reunite Eastern and Western Roman lands. 

• Sunni Ali
• Justinian
• Mansa Musa

Out of all Justinian’s works, he is best remembered for 

• his code of laws
• war with North Africa and Spain
• his wife Theodora

Trade along the Silk Road from China helps to spread the idea of 

• Judaism
• Islam
• Buddhism