Muslim/Africa
What is the holy book believed by the Muslims ?
The Quran
What is the difference between the lords and knights?
knights- soldier who received honor and land in exchange for serving his lord
Lords- owned or managed land who treated their vassals with honor
what is Constantinople ?
A city founded by the Roman emperor, Constantine the Great, as capital of the eastern part of the Roman Empire.
Who is Justinian?
the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 527 to 565
______ Muslims believe that caliphs must come from Muhammad's bloodline.
Shiite
The _____ empire made great achievements in science, mathematics, medicine, and architecture.
Abbasid Empire
How did Justinian's code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?
It later guided the development of present day international law
what is an autocrat?
sole ruler with complete authority
Who is Charlemagne ?
Charles the Great, grandson of Charles Martel, built a large empire that covered France, Germany, and Italy, was crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III
____ was the name of the new religion introduced by the Prophet Muhammad.
Islam
What is the Pilgrimage of Mecca called?
Hajj
When were the middle ages?
500-1500 AD
What is Mecca?
a city in Western Saudi Arabia birthplace of Muhammad viewed by Muslims as a prophet of Islam in the most holy city for Islamic people
Who was Muhammad?
Founder of Islam; believed to be the prophet of Allah
Name the main contribution to math that Muslims had.
Algebra
In 1324, what great African king made a hajj in a large and splendid caravan while touring the entire Muslim world?
Mansa Musa
True or False. The middle ages was the end of the Roman and the beginning of the Renaissance?
True.
What is a lineage and a clan?
A lineage is a group of households with a common ancestor. A clan included serval lineages descended from a common ancestor.
who were the Franks?
a Germanic tribe that conquered present-day France and the neighboring lands in the 400s
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
pilgrimage, fasting, alms, prayer, monotheism
What is the difference between the Sunni and the Shiite?
The Shiite thought that only Muhammad's descendants could become caliphs, but the Sunni were open to anyone as caliphs.
What is the Spanish Inquisition?
When Spanish Christian officials tried to make sure that everyone in Spain was Christian - tried potential heretics and tried to convert them
What is hajj?
one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the pilgrimage that all Muslims are expected to make at least once in their life time.
Who is Abu Bakr?
Was Muhammad's father-in-law and the first Muslim caliph or leader following Muhammad's death
What is not portrayed in Muslim art?
Idols/God/People/Animals