Question and Answer: Key Historical and Cultural Terms Flashcards

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What was the Abbasid dynasty?

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The Abbasid dynasty was the line of rulers of the Islamic Empire from 750 to 1258.

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What is geometry?

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Geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, and shapes.

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What is an astrolabe?

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An astrolabe is a metal instrument that uses the stars to find direction and position.

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What was the House of Wisdom?

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The House of Wisdom was a place in Baghdad where scholars met to learn and discuss knowledge.

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What is astrology?

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Astrology is the study of the movement of stars and planets and interpreting their influence on the world.

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What is a madrasa?

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A madrasa is a Muslim school or college.

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What is astronomy?

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Astronomy is the study of space, stars, and planets.

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What is a monastery?

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A monastery is a community of monks living together.

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What role did Baghdad play in the Islamic Empire?

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Baghdad was the capital of the Islamic Empire under the Abbasid dynasty.

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Who is a monk?

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A monk is a man who commits his whole life to God, living in a monastery.

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What is a bishop?

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A bishop is the person in charge of the Church in a diocese, which is a group of parishes.

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What is a mosque?

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A mosque is a Muslim place of worship.

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What was the Byzantine Empire?

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The Byzantine Empire was the Greek-speaking eastern Roman Empire.

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Who is the Pope?

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The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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What is a caliph?

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A caliph is the religious and political leader of an Islamic empire.

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Who is a pilgrim?

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A pilgrim is someone who travels to a holy place.

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What is Christendom?

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Christendom refers to Christian people or countries as a whole.

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Who is a priest?

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A priest is the person in charge of the church in each parish.

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What is Constantinople?

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Constantinople was the capital of the eastern Roman Empire.

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What is a relic?

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A relic is the remains of a saint’s body or belongings.

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What is an empire?

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An empire is a group of countries ruled by a single ruler, such as an emperor or empress.

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Who is a saint?

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A saint is a person recognized as being holy.

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What is the Eucharist?

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The Eucharist is a Christian ritual where bread and wine are eaten to remember Christ’s death.

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What were the Silk Roads?

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The Silk Roads were the land routes used for trade between China, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.