Ancient Greece
the leader of Athens during its golden age
who is Pericles?
Skilled politician who focused on the needs of the Roman citizens, also ended the Roman Republic
(reformed taxes,created police force, built public works)
who is julius caesar?
The Byzantine Empire's geographic location helped and hurt the empire by its location at a crossroads of sea and land. This location increased trade so the city was able to prosper
How did geography of the Byzantine Empire help to formulate its success?
vast deserts, crucial rivers (Nile, Tigris, Euphrates), significant mountain ranges (Zagros, Taurus), and strategic seas/gulfs (Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Mediterranean)
What geographic features impacted the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all worship the same singular god. (Monotheism)
How are Judaism, Christianity & Islam similar?
the king of Macedonia, who overthrew the Persian empire, carried Macedonian arms to India, and laid the foundations for the Hellenistic world of territory.
who is Alexander the Great?
Rome was able to gain its empire in large part by extending some form of citizenship to many of the people it conquered. leading to..
How Rome able to conquer a vast empire?
Constantinople
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
due to a mix of unified religious ideology, strong military leadership, weak surrounding empires, efficient use of camel cavalry for surprise attacks,rulers, lower taxes, and the ease of travel/trade fostered by the new Caliphate's vast network
How the Muslims created such an extensive empire in a short period of time?
Judaism emphasizing God's oneness and a waiting Messiah, Christianity seeing Jesus as divine Son of God and savior, and Islam upholding strict monotheism with Jesus as a prophet but Muhammad as the final prophet, with distinct holy books (Tanakh, Bible, Quran) guiding their unique paths and practices.
How are Judaism, Christianity & Islam different?
___ a militaristic society that valued discipline and loyalty to the state while ___ was more focused on literature and architecture
what is how Sparta & Athens differ?
Economic problems, government corruption, crime and private armies, and the rise of Julius Caesar as dictator
What ended the Roman Republic?
its a natural bridge and barrier between Europe and Asia made its location strategic
why was Constantinople's location so strategic?
Hajj,Ramadan,SUNNI vs SHIITE,Sharia
What are the major beliefs of Islam?
-God formed a covenant with Abraham
-Jesus Christ
-the Prophet Muhammad
are all..
founders of a religion (Judaism,Christianity, Islam)
The seas provided opportunities for trade, colonization, and cultural exchange.
How geography influenced the Greek city states?
Golden Age of Rome -
PEACE (stable government)
PROSPERITY (wealth from trade / Silk Road) PROGRESS (engineering contributions)
What were the contributions of Pax Romana?
He reclaimed most of the territory of the Roman empire, codified the old Roman law, and built Hagia Sophia and other important churches and monuments in Constantinople.
How Justinian impacted the Byzantine Empire?
Islam viewing itself as the final revelation superseding earlier scriptures, while Christianity sees Jesus as divine, a concept rejected by Judaism and Islam's strict monotheism
How does Islam relate to Judaism & Christianity?
Judaism holds the Torah as central, Christianity sees Jesus as God's ultimate Word, and Islam views the Quran as the final revelation, superseding previous texts like the Torah and Gospel but honoring them
In what ways do the concepts of prophecy, revelation, and the role of holy texts diverge across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
the blending of Greek culture with Eastern cultures
What is Hellenistic culture?
Government corruption
Barbarian invasions
Christianity
all caused..
What caused the decline of Rome?
He rebuilded Constantinople’s Hagia Sophia
He compiled Roman law into the Corpus Juris Civilis
he recaptured huge swaths of lost Roman territory
(3) accomplishments of Justinian?
A grand central mosque and the caliphs palace
What was located in the center of Baghdad.
View of Jesus Christianity teaches that Jesus is the Son of God and Savior, while Judaism does not recognize Jesus as divine
What is the main difference between Judaism and other religions?