RUSSIA
ISLAM
Arabic Translations
BYZANTINE
Religulous
100
The ruler who led the Russian state to become an Empire
Who Ivan III
100
The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
What is the HIJRAH.
100
GOD
What is ALLAH.
100
The capital city of the Byzantine Empire (crossroads of Trade)
What is Constantinople.
100
Just like Buddhism, Islam was spread through this:
What is trade.
200
Novgorod's prince and military hero who gained Russia's freedom from the Mongols.
Who is Alexander Nevskey
200
The prophet/spiritual leader of the Islamic Faith.
Who is MUHAMMAD.
200
PILGRIMAGE to MECCA.
What is HAJJ.
200
The Huge Church that was built under Justinian's reign.
What is the Hagia Sophia.
200
This religious figure is seen as a prophet in Islam, but not as the son of god or the Messiah.
Who is Jesus.
300
The ruler who converted Kiev to Christianity.
Who is Vladimir.
300
This group believes all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad.
Who are the Shiites (Shi'ah)
300
"Submission to the Will of Allah"
What is ISLAM.
300
The body of laws that controlled Byzantine Life and brought political stability.
What is the Justinian Code.
300
The Torah (Judaism), The Bible (Christianity), Vedas (Hinduism). Name the holy text of Islam.
What is the Qur'an (Koran)
400
Russian word for "KING"
What is CZAR
400
This group believes in following closely in Muhammad's teachings.
Who are the Sunnis.
400
Follower of Islam.
What is MUSLIM.
400
The site of wild chariot races, performances, and entertainment.
What is the Hippodrome.
400
Eastern Christianity becomes:
What is Greek Orthodox.
500
The creation of this alphabet strongly influenced Russian Culture.
What is Cyrillic Alphabet.
500
The basic principles of Islamic Faith that focus on Allah, Prayer, helping the poor, Fasting, and the pilgrimage to Mecca.
What are the Five Pillars.
500
The Islamic system of law and code of conduct. (Family, morals, community)
What is SHARI'A.
500
An uprising of two political groups that spoke against Justinian. 30,000 people were killed at the Hippodrome.
What is the Nika Rebellion
500
Western Christianity becomes:
What is Roman Catholicism.
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