PEOPLE
The Byzantine Empire was at its largest during this emperor's rule.
Justinian
What does Islam and Christianity have in common?
One god
Believe in Jesus
What is the fifth pillar of Islam?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What was the first Islam dynasty?
Umayyad Dynasty
Constantinople connected which two continents?
Asia and Europe
This empress was an actress before she married into royalty.
Theodora
What was Mecca a center of before Islam?
trade and religion
How many times a day are Muslims expected to pray?
5
Which dynasty was taken over by Turks and Mongols?
Abbasid Dynasty
What strait is the city built on?
Bosphorus Strait
This was the final prophet according to Muslims.
Muhammad
What was life like for the Muslim prophet BEFORE he heard from God?
He was a poor orphan.
What is the name of the month where Muslims fast?
Ramadan
Which empire ended the Byzantine empire?
Ottoman Empire
What water source was available for people living in the desert?
Oasis
Name one accomplishment of Justinian.
Expanded the empire
Created a new law code
What is the name of the holy book where the prophet wrote the messages?
Quran
What are the five pillars of Islam?
1. Profession of faith
2. prayer
3. donating
4. fasting
5. pilgrimage
Which empire was Persian?
Safavid Empire
Arabia is what modern day country?
Saudi Arabia
Who moved the capital to Constantinople?
Constantine
What year was the prophet Muhammad born?
570 AD
What is the Arabic name of the pillar of donating to charity?
zakat
What was the first Muslim empire in India?
Delhi Sultanate
This sea is north east of Constantinople.