Major Beliefs of Islam
Muslims, Christians and Hebrews all believe in what?
God
A split of a religion into differen factions caused by a difference of an opinion is called
Schism
This building shown above was once a church, then a mosque, then a museum and now is back to being a mosque. It was built under the rule of Justinian
Hagia Sophia
Russia adopting the alphabet, relgion and architecture from the Byzantine Empire is an example of what.
Cultural Diffusion
What are two of the three reasons how/why Islam spread?
-Arab Armies
-Common language
-Appealing to people whose rulers treated them harshly
What is the Arabic word for God?
Allah
In Islam, this group believes that succesor after Muhammad should be chosen by leaders of the Muslim community.
Sunni
This set of laws was written down and has inspired some modern law makers today.
Justinian's Code
This not so good leader of Russia ruled with absolute power, didn't trust anybody, became very violent and oversaw the contstruction of the St. Basil's church.
Ivan the Terrible or Ivan IV
Which caliphate established a rulling power in Spain?
Umayyad
What is the name of the holy book in Islam?
Quran
In Cathlocism this group believes:
Clergy can get married
Patriarch/Empeor is the ruler of the church
-Use mosaics in churches
-Have dome arches
Eastern Orthodox
Greek Orthodox
This piece of artwork uses small pieces of colorful glass to create a big picture.
Mosaics
This city was the first major city in Russia.
Kiev
Name three traits of the Islamic Golden Age.
Big cotton traders
Had a postal system
Had uniform money system
Treated non-Muslims well…as long as tribute was paid
Merchants were honored in the Muslim world
Vast trading networks were built
All this trade led to prosperity
Camel caravansMuslim society more open
More social mobilit
Geometric patterns: Arabesque
Calligraphy was perfected
Algebra, Geometry, and philosophy was studied
Earth’s circumference
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
In Islam the Shia believe that the successor after Muhammad should be
Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law
This captial city of the Byzantine Empire which is now know as Istanbul was the Center of World Commerce
Constantinople
The city of Kiev was taken over by this group, AKA the Golden Horde, they spread Islam, but also tolerated other religions.
The Mongols
Name the two powerful Islamic Empires or AKA Gunpoweder Empires
Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
-Charity
-Declaration of Faith
-Prayer
-Fasting
-Hajj
What are three beliefs of the Roman Catholic/Western Catholic chruch?
-Clergy cannot get married
-Steeples
-Used Statutes
-Head of the church pope
-Latin language of the mass
The Byzantine Empire declined because of civil wars and attacks from different groups. Name one of the three groups.
Seljuk Turks
Crusders
Barbarians
Another term for when someone has total power.
Absolute Power
This city was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Caliphate