Vocabulary I
Vocabulary II
Byzantine Empire
Islam
Golden Age of Islam
100
A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water
strait
100
The holy book of Islam is called _____________________.
The Quran
100
Why was the capital of the Byzantine empire rich?
Constantinople was a natural crossroad of trade between Europe and Asia.
100
"There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet." Is an example of what Islamic pillar?
Faith, stating there is only one God.
100
Scholars view this time period as ___________________________________________.
The Golden Age of Islam is viewed as one of the most brillant periods in world history.
200
A person who constantly moves from place to place.
Nomad
200
The idea of accepting one's differences is called ___________________________.
Tolerance
200
Who were the Bedouins?
They were nomadic herders and caravan leaders.
200
What do Christians, Jews, and Muslims have in common?
They all believe in one God, and they each have a holy book.
200
What well-known Islamic contribution is still seen in schools today?
Algebra
300
Painting or an image of a holy person
Icon
300
A special month when Muslims fast is called ____________________________.
Ramadan
300
What was the purpose of the Code of Justinian?
It explained what each law meant and its punishment
300
How often should a Muslim pray?
Five times a day.
300
Harun ar-Rashid supported _____________________.
The arts
400
"The migration" of Muslims in A.D. 622
Hijra
400
The sacred journey or pilgrimage made by people of the Muslim faith.
Hajj
400
The Meccan trade route was on the edge of ________________________________________.
The Arabian Peninsula
400
What two groups are within the Muslim faith?
The Shiites and the Sunnis
400
What great scientific advances were made in this empire?
Doctors made diagrams, the Canon of Medicine was written, and water-driven machines were created.
500
Leader of the Church in Constantinople
patriarch
500
The chief ruler of Islam
Caliph
500
The Byzantine empire was famous for two things. The Code of Justinian was one accomplishment, what was the other?
The Byzantine empire recorded and saved the knowledge of the Greek and Roman empires.
500
Why were people attracted to the Islamic faith in the Arabian Peninsula?
The Islamic faith offered people a way of life away from the harsh rulers of the Byzantine and Perisan empires.
500
Why was the Muslim empire able to allow artists and scientists to work?
It was a wealthy empire.
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