islam 1
text cataloged by Muhammad
The Quran
This is the emperor who reconquered the Western Roman Empire in the 6th century and issued several legal policies and reforms that set the foundations for modern legal institutions and practices.
Justinian 1
Eastern Orthodox Church
A church that maintained the hierarchy set by Rome, with the Patriarch functioning similarly to a Pope
Mecca
primary Arabic city which hosted the pagan tradition of pilgrimage that was captured by adherents of Islam
This is the title given to the religious and political leader of Islam.
caliph
part of Byzantine legal policies
Code of Justinian
Year Constantine Legalized Christianity
313 CE.
status of second-class citizenship for the ‘protected’ peoples
Dhimmi
characterized by a twenty-five year period of rapid military expansion, followed by a five-year period of internal strife.
Rashidun Caliphate
Solidus
The currency standard for Byzantine and European currencies
Constantinople
what is it?
when did it fall? and by who?
capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire
until its capture by the Ottoman Empire in 1453 CE.
First Fitna
War primarily between those who supported Uthman's cousin and governor of the Levant, Muawiyah, and those who supported the caliph Ali.
This is the name for the foundational practices of Islam which include acknowledgement of the one God & final prophet, fasting during Ramadan, almsgiving, prayer five times per day, and pilgrimage to the Kaaba.
The Five Pillars
Along with Cyril, this missionary is famous for spreading Christianity into Southern and Eastern Europe and is credited for the conversion of the Slavic peoples.
Methodius
Latin Name for legal law code
Corpus Juris Civilis
sharia
Islamic law that touches on virtually every aspect of life.
before they were conquered by the Arab empire under Rashidun Caliphate; considered the main arch-rivals to Rome.
Sasanian Empire
location of Byzantine Empire
Mediterranean Sea, including what is now Italy, Greece, and Turkey along with portions of North Africa and the Middle East.
year Edict of Malin was written
313CE
list the five pillars
1. Profession of Faith (shahada)
2. Prayer (salat). ...
3. Alms (zakat). ...
4. Fasting (sawm). ...
5. Pilgrimage (hajj).