The Byzantine Empire
Roman Empire in the East became known as
The Byzantine Empire
When and where was Muhammad born
570 Mecca
A follower of Islam
Muslim
Caliph
Beautiful handwritting
Calligraphy
Capital of the Eastern empire
Constantinople
What does the name Muhammad mean
"one who is praised"
A Muslim holy war
Jihad
What are the two main branches of Islam
Shiite and Sunnis
Name 1 surgical advance
remove diseased tissue, amputate limbs, remove cataracts, cauterization
Mosaic
What work did Muhammad do?
What is the sacred book of Islam
Qu'ran or Koran
What did the Arabs cross in 711
The Straight of Gibraltar
Famous writing from the Golden Age
The Thousand and One Nights or Arabian Nights
Doctor of the Church, known as "Golden Mouth"
When Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina, this is known as
Hegira
What do Muslims believe about Jesus
He as a great prophet, but not God and not as great as Muhammad
What was the significance of the Battle of Tours
It stopped the advances of Muslim forces into Europe
When was the high point of the Golden Age
~750 A.D.
A gathering of bishops
Synod
What did Muhammad do after he fled Mecca
He waged war on Mecca to regain control
What are the 3 of the 5 pillars of Islam
Belief in one God (Allah) and Muhammad as his prophet
Prayer five times a day
Fast of Ramadan
Almsgiving
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What are primary differences between Christianity and Islam
- Christianity spread without violence
- Jesus is worshipped as God, Muhammad is only a prophet
- Christianity believes in the Trinity
Why did the Muslim Golden Age end
Muslim leaders began to think that the Muslim religious law, Sharia, were contradicted