Islam Vocabulary
Muslim means
one who makes submission
Muhammad’s revelations from the angel are compiled in a book called
Quran
The city, __________, was called the "New Rome".
Byzantine gold coin stamped with the emperor's image was called?
Muslim religious practice is based on the________.
Five Pillars
Muhammad’s teachings built upon the beliefs of
Judaism and Christianity
After the fall of Rome in the fifth century, the western Roman Empire ____________________________.
fragmented into a handful of Germanic kingdoms/tribes.
__________was another reminder of Constantinople's glorious heritage.
Why did Muhammad leave Mecca for Medina?
Meccan leaders were threatened by his popularity.
(A) Fasting, (B) Charity, (C) Faith in Allah, (D)Women are to not go out in public, (E) Pilgrimage to Mecca
_________rebuilt the Greek city of Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople.
After the city of Mecca surrendered to Muhammad, he established a new state based on____________.
common religious faith
What was the most significant architectural contribution of the Byzantine Empire? This building is a church, and still around today!
Hagia Sophia
Islam's holiest city that they pray to 5 times a day
After Muhammad’s death, the Muslim community
chose a caliph
Under emperor _________, the Byzantine empire reached its greatest size.
___________were the result, when the Byzantine empire called for help to fight the advancing Turks.