Ancient Greece
the leader of Athens during its golden age
who is Pericles
the Roman emperor who divided the empire into two parts?
who is Diocletian
was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
what is Constantinople
were the two primary ways that Islam spread throughout the Middle East
trade and military conquest
is what the Gupta Empire in India the Golden Age in Greece and the Renaissance in Europe have in common
wealth
responsible for spreading Greek culture to the Middle East and Africa
who is Alexander the Great
A period of peace for nearly two centuries in Ancient Rome
what is Pax Romana
goal of the Justinian Code?
To create order and stability
Who is considered the prophet and founder of Islam?
who is Muhammad
famous trade route extended approximately 4,000 miles from China
The Silk Road
Who led the Carthaginian forces against Rome
who is Hannibal
Roman code of laws gave citizens protection under the law
what are the The Twelve Tables
This magnificent church, known for its massive dome
what is Hagia Sophia?
This term refers to the holy law of Islam that covers all aspects of Muslim life
What is Sharia Law
What are the three major religions that developed in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
This goddess of wisdom was honored with a temple called the Parthenon in Athens.
who is athena
This Roman general and later dictator was assassinated
Julius Caesar
The Byzantine Empire was able to survive for another thousand years after the Western Roman Empire fell, from weapons
What is Greek fire
The two major divisions of Islam, which disagreed
who are the Shiites
he chaos and instability that often characterizes the Middle Ages in Europe fall in the west
what is Roman empire
This philosopher taught that the way to seek truth
Who is Socrates?
he first Roman Emperor, who took power after Caesar's death and started the Pax Romana,
Who is Augustus
This empress, the wife of Justinian, was instrumental in persuading her husband to stay and fight during the Nika Riots
Who is Theodora?
The Five Pillars of Islam include pilgrimage to this holy city.
what is mecca
The word "Islam" means this, indicating a person's relationship with God.
peace