Dark Ages History - Statistics

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Year Description Answer % Correct
476 The Dark Ages are said to begin with the fall of this empire Western Roman Empire
97%
570 This prophet is born in Mecca Muhammad
92%
642 The great library of this African city is once again destroyed Alexandria
81%
800s This Indian board game reaches Europe Chess
77%
800 This "great" Frankish king is crowned Emperor by the Pope Charlemagne
74%
808 This saltpeter-based substance is invented in China Gunpowder
74%
522 Byzantines go to China to steal the secret of making this expensive material Silk
73%
800s This number is "invented" in what is today India Zero
73%
800s This Central American society collapses Maya
71%
711 This Muslim group conquers most of modern-day Spain and Portugal The Moors
58%
532 Construction begins on this grand basilica in Constantinople Hagia Sophia
56%
793–1066 These Pagans raid and terrorize much of Christendom Vikings
52%
962 Otto becomes ruler of this Germanic empire which would last until the time of Napoleon Holy Roman Empire
49%
678 Byzantines use this napalm-like substance to defeat a Muslim invasion fleet Greek Fire
39%
632 Abu Bakr becomes the first person to hold this Islamic leadership position (at least according to Sunnis) Caliph
38%
525–565 This "great" Byzantine emperor conquers much of Italy Justinian
33%
509 This ruler becomes the first king of all Franks Clovis
23%
c. 600 This canal is built to connect the Yellow and Yangtze rivers. It is still the longest canal in the world today. Grand Canal
14%
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