* farther away from Germanic tribes

* becomes the capital of the Roman Empire

* located at the crossroads of trade

* Pope is head of the church

* Rome is seat of power

* speak Latin in mass

* priest can not marry

* located in Constantinople

* speak Greek

* Patriarch is the head of the church

* prohibit use of icons

* led by Genghis Khan

* Invaded Russia and demanded tribute

* conquer Baghdad in 1258 A.D.

* refuses to pay tribute to the Mongols

* unites Russian principalities

* Moscow becomes more important

* Muhammad is prophet

* started in Mecca

* 5 Pillars

* Dome of the Rock

* Arabic numerals & Algebra

* translated ancient Greek & Roman texts

* Calligraphy & Arabic writing

* kings

* nobles

* knights

* peasants & serfs

* originated in Scandinavia

* were feared invaders

* established trading post in Kiev

* longboats for rivers & open seas

* Crowned Holy Roman Emperor

* Revives education & Roman culture

* rules most of Western Europe

* Declaration of faith

* Prayer 5 times per day

* Charity

* Fast during Ramadan

* Pilgrimage

* unite country under Catholicism

* order the Reconquista

* expel Jews & Muslims

* William the Conqueror wins Battle of Hastings

* Henry II establishes Common Law

* King John forced to sing Magna Carta

* Joan of Arc inspires victory in 100 Years War

* Hugh Capet establishes strong monarchy

* throne in Paris

* started in Asia

* spread to Europe

* killed 1/3 of population of Europe

* sharp decline in population

* created a scarcity of labor

* hurt the influence of the Church

* ended feudal obligation

* Pope Urban calls for "Holy Wars"

* Jerusalem is captured then lost to Saladin

* Constantinople is sacked

* left legacy of bitterness between monotheistic faiths

* weakened the Byzantine Empire

* strengthened the kings of Europe

* stimulated trade between Europe & Middle East

* celebrated the potential of the individual

* renewed interest in Greek/Roman works

* supported by wealthy patrons

* Petrarch is considered the "Father"

* was an artist, sculpture and inventor

* painted Last Supper & Mona Lisa

* painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

* sculpted David

* wrote The Prince

* "Ends justify the means"

* supports absolute power of rulers

* rebirth of arts and sciences

* focused on potential of humans

* started in Italy & spread to Northern Europe

* renewed interest in Greek & Roman works

* archipelago

* Shintoism

* Samurai Warriors

* Torii Gates

* King of Mali

* Muslim

* Hajj to Mecca

* agricultural economy

* polytheistic

* calendar & glyphic writing

* Chichen Itza

What is the correct description of this famous pyramid sturcture?

This is an ancient ruin of which civilization that praticed terraced farming?

Tenochtitlan is located in modern day?