The Byzantine Empire emerged as an extension of the eastern half of this empire.
What is the Roman Empire?
100
A revelation given by the angel, Gabriel, was given to this prophet.
Who is Muhammad?
100
While the Western Church used Latin as its primary language, The Orthodox Church, also known as the Eastern Church, used this language, which influenced the Russian alphabet and culture.
What is Greek?
200
The city of Constantinople was the headquarters of the Byzantine Empire, which also considered itself the center of which religion?
What is the "Eastern Church?", or "What is the Orthodox Church?", or "What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?"
200
The Qur'an (Koran) has many similarities to the Christian Bible, yet, it also has many differences. One of these differences is the name given to Jesus Christ (Bible).
Who is Isa, a great man and a prophet?
200
While the sacraments (baptism and communion) developed symbolic significance, these works of art were of similar symbolic importance for the Eastern Church.
What is an Icon?
300
The city of Constantinople is now called _____.
Where is Istanbul?
300
The Qur'an, which means in the Arabic language, "recitations," traces the history of the Arabic people to this son of Abraham.
What is Ishmael?
300
This church, built during the time of Justinian, was known by this name, meaning "Holy Wisdom" in Greek.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
400
The Byzantine Empire lasted nearly one millennium; only to the the Egyptians had a longer-lasting empire. What year did the Byzantines fall?