Exploring the Complexity of the Dark Ages

The video explores the concept of the Dark Ages, challenging Eurocentric views by highlighting the advancements in the Islamic world and China during this period. It discusses the feudal system in Medieval Europe, the cultural and scientific achievements of the Islamic Golden Age, and the innovations of the Tang and Song Dynasties in China.

What term is criticized for its Eurocentric view of history?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Dark Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the life expectancy during the Medieval Times in Europe?

• 25 years

• 35 years

• 28 years

• 30 years

What was a key feature of feudalism in medieval Europe?

• Lack of social mobility

• Social mobility

• Centralized government

• Economic equality

Which dynasty moved the Islamic Empire's capital to Baghdad?

• The Umayyad Dynasty

• The Abbasid Dynasty

• The Ottoman Dynasty

• The Fatimid Dynasty

Who wrote the Canon of Medicine, a significant medical textbook?

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Ibn Sina

• Ibn Rushd

• Al-Razi

What mathematical concept did the Islamic empire adopt from India?

• Calculus

• Trigonometry

• Algebra

• The concept of zero

Which mosque exemplifies Islamic architecture in Spain?

• The Mosque-Cathedral of Seville

• The Great Mosque of Cordoba

• The Giralda

• The Alhambra

Which Chinese dynasty is known for its meritocracy?

• The Yuan Dynasty

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Qing Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

Which battle defined the influence spheres of the Abbasids and China?

• The Battle of Tours

• The Battle of Guadalete

• The Battle of Badr

• The Battle of Talas River

What was a major innovation of the Song Dynasty?

• The compass

• Paper money

• Gunpowder

• Printing press