Byzantine Empire
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qur'an
The Byzantines spoke this language, not Latin, for most of their history.
Greek
Followers of Islam are called this.
Muslims
Who was the emperor known for expanding the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
Who is considered the last and greatest prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
This branch of mathematical study created by
Al-Khwarizmi solves for unknown quantities.
algebra
The Byzantine Empire was actually the eastern half of this earlier empire.
This comprehensive body of laws lasted 900 years
Justinian Code
What is the name of the large cube shaped building in the center of Islams holiest city?
Kaaba
The art of beautiful handwriting- used in mosques- formed pictures with Arabic letters/words
Calligraphy
What major split occurred in 1054 CE involving the Byzantine Empire?
The Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
What architectural achievement is known as a huge Eastern Orthodox Church?
Hagia Sophia
Name the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage
This Byzantine Empress is known for being a strong voice of reason and an advocate for womens rights.
Empress Theodora
After being conquered by Muslims, the Hagia Sophia was turned into this.
A mosque
What two landforms (one physical and one man-made) contributed to the defensive and trade advantages of Constantinople
Peninsula and a surrounding wall
After the death of Muhammad, Islamic armies began to spread the faith to what regions of the world?
(BE SPECIFIC)
West Africa and the Middle East
Which empire finally conquered Constantinople in 1453 and what religion were they?
The Ottomans; Islamic
Islamic empires were often ruled by leaders known by this title.
Caliph