Greece
A politician who ruled Athens during its golden age
Who is Pericles?
The surrounding water and mountains.
What features of Rome was used as a natural border?
Its main city, Constantinople, was located in the center of all trade routes.
Muhammad
Who was the 'founder' of Islam
Monotheism
What do Judaism, Christianity and Islam have in common?
A geographic feature that created independent city-states in Greece
Political/religious disputes, lack of funding, and over conquering.
Created a code of law still used today, conquered a majority of the Byzantine Empire's land
Justinian
Highly skilled warrior and trade advantage.
How did Islam spread so quickly?
Prophet
A mortal being that speaks for a divine being
gave power to the people, created by Athens
What is a democracy?
Diocletian
Nika Riots
What was the week long rebellion against Justinian that was caused from two opposing chariot-racing teams.
Preserved Greek and Roman culture
What is one of the Islamic contributions?
The Mediterranean Sea
What sea was influential to the success of all of these empires?
Richest city in Ancient Greece, leader in education and architecture
Athens
Conquered Greece India, Persia and Egypt, spread and preserved Hellenistic culture.
What did Alexander the Great do?
Preserved Greek and Roman culture, influenced modern laws.
What were two main contributions of the Byantine Empire?
The 5 pillars
What are the main ethical beliefs of Islam?
Indus river valley
Strength and war-oriented vs. Educationally and architecturally oriented
What are the differences between Sparta and Athens?
Christianity
Which religion was originated in Ancient Rome?
The cannon
What invention was needed to destroy the walls of Constantinople?
The Umayyad and Abbasid empire
The Islamic Empire during its golden age was known as...
Diaspara