Byzantine History
The Institutions book of the code of Justinian was used for what purpose?
A textbook that summarized the Code, still used to this day.
This is the holy scriptures for Islam
Quran
The Dome of Hagia Sophia was said to
be hanging from a chain from heaven / Hung from heaven
This was the first Islamic empire started by Muhammed and continued after his death
Umayyads
Due to riots following a sporting event
Hagia Sophia translates to
Church of Holy Wisdom
This is the holy city for Islam where one must always face to pray towards
Mecca
The creator of the Basillica was ___________ a Hungarian engineer
Orban
The most powerful Islamic empire, and one of the most powerful empires in history, was
The Ottoman Empire
The name of Justinian's Wife
Theodora
This was the general who Justinian used in all his campaigns and is considered one of the great Generals in history
Belisarius
This is the angle who appeared to Muhammad claiming he would finish gods words
Gabriel
This was the independent city state that Mehmed made betray Constantinople and take his side
Galatia
What is a Janissary?
A Christian slave that was captured and converted to Islam. They are the personal soldiers for the Leaders of the Islamic Empires
Orthodox / Greek Orthodox
What was the Codex Justinianus?
A compilation of Empirical Edicts from the Emperor and was the Byzantines constitution
Between Sunni and Shias which has more on the planet and why did they split?
Sunni - over who should have succeeded Muhammad
The Basillica was _______ long and shot ______ pound cannon balls into the city walls
27 feet long / 1200 pound
What is the biggest difference between Islam and Christianity?
Islam does not believe in Separation of church and state
Their armies are made up of purely soldiers on horseback. They are very fast and effective in fighting their enemies
Why was this empire called Byzantium? Where did the name Byzantium come from?
From the Ancient Greek name for the area - Byzantium
List the five pillars of Islam
Prayer 5 times a day
Allah is Supreme
Fasting
Giving Alms
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Red Moon / Blood Moon
This was the first person to take the title of caliph after the death of Muhammad
Abu Bakr
This is the name of the group of people who inhabited the Italian peninsula after the Western Roman Empire fell. These are the people Belisarius fought when retaking the city of Rome
Ostrogoths