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

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

• Laborers

• Women

• Peasants

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

• Hands 

• Necks 

• Feet

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