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ISLAM
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Empire that continued in the East after the fall of the western part of Rome, known as the second Rome, continued on with Roman traditions but also created a unique culture based on Hellenism, lasted until 1453 and was challenged by the Muslims, home of one of the biggest trading centers of the world.
What is Byzantine Empire
100
A cathedral built under the reign of Justinian that was believed to be the most beautiful example of Byzantine architecture with a large dome, showed the wealth and glory of the Eastern Orthodox faith, rumored to cause the conversion of people to the faith, today this is a Muslim mosque
What is Hagia Sophia
100
City located in the modern day country of Ukraine. During the postclassical period was the point of contact between the Byzantine Empire and Russia and a trading center. Center of early stages of Russian development and allowed the culture and religion of Byzantine Empire to spread into Russia.
What is Kiev
100
Nomadic herders who lived on the Arabian Peninsula, organized into clans and tribes, competed over resources, especially water, the ______ culture was the culture in which Islam develops.
Who are the Bedouins
100
What is one reason the spread of Islam was so successful?
Trade. Muslims dominated trade in the Indian Ocean.
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Capital of the Byzantine Empire, stopping place on the Silk Road, center of Hellenistic and Roman culture, became one of the most important trading centers in the world, center of Orthodox church, location of the city is easy to defend, located on Bosphorous Straits, today is named Istanbul and is the capital of Turkey
What is Constantinople
200
A split, most commonly referred to during the split of the Christian church into two parts: Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
What is schism
200
Ruler of Kiev who sent people out to learn about major world religions, ultimately heard stories of the Hagia Sophia and converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, baptized his entire city and established the Eastern church as an important part of Russian culture.
Who is Vladimir I
200
Islam is founded on the teachings of
Who is Muhammad
200
Schism between the Sunni and Shi'a occurred because of an argument on
Who should be caliph (leader of Islam). Sunni believed it should be from Muhammad family and Shi'a wanted Ali (Muhammad's son in law).
300
Ruler of the Byantine Empire soon after the fall of the West, tried to reconquer territory that was lost in the West, put together a law code, and was responsible for the building of the Hagia Sophia
Who is Justinian
300
What was the biggest issue that caused the split of the church into the Roman Catholic church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Idol worship. The Emperor Leo III said icons were idol worship (against the Bible) and the Pope said that icons were an important part of worship.
300
Named for the Mongol rule of Russia. Mongols established a tribute system (meaning that they left Russia along as long as they sent them money). This allowed the Russians to learn how to govern; cut Russia off from Western Europe which made them behind in developments of Western Europe in the Early Modern Era.
What is Golden Horde
300
Islam is a ________ religion
What is monotheistic
300
Known as the father of modern medicine. Wrote The Canon of Medicine.
Who is Ibn Sina
400
Wife of Justinian who was said to have lots of influence in the Byzantine government
Who is Theodora
400
The form of Christianity centered in the Byzantine Empire after the schism. Spread to Eastern Europe, especially to Russia and influenced the development of Eastern European culture.
What is Orthodox Christianity
400
Also known as _____ the Great. Made Moscow the most powerful city in Russia and center of Russian territory. First ruler of Russia after the Mongols, laid the foundation of the Russian government, tried to re-glorify Rome by naming Moscow the Third Rome.
Who is Ivan III
400
Islamic holy book
What is Qur'an
400
Muslim traveler and explorer
Who is Ibn Batutta
500
The compilation (putting together) of laws from the former Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire into one common legal code.
What is Justinian's Code
500
Alphabet created to help the Slavic people read the bible, credit for the alphabet is given to the missionaries Cyril and Methodius, alphabet led to the conversion of many Eastern European people to Orthodox Christianity and helped to further the culture of the Slavic regions.
What is Cyrillic Alphabet
500
Son of Ivan the Great. Took the title of tsar to Russia.
Who is Ivan the Terrible
500
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Declaration of Faith, Prayer (5 times/day facing Mecca), Almsgiving, Fasting during the month of Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
500
Conflict between the Christian and Muslim world over the control of the Holy Land, Islamic forces were led by the general, Saladin, control of the Holy Land went back and forth between the two groups however, ultimately, the Muslims maintained control of the land.
What is The Crusades
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