Byzantine
Middle Ages
Islamic Civ.
Vocab
Vocab/ People
1000
Who was Justinian's wife?
Empress Theodora
1000
What determined power and status during the Middle Ages?
Land Ownership
1000
Why did Muslims not force Jews and Christians to convert to Islam?
Because they are very similar Abrahamic religions.
1000
Reform
Change
1000
Ottoman Sultan
- Oversaw the peak of Ottoman power and territorial expansion.
- Known for military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural patronage.
Suleiman the Magnificent
2000
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.
A mosaic
2000
What was the dominant religion during the Middle Ages in Europe?
Christianity
2000
Who is Allah?
The Islamic God.
2000
Sharia
Islamic Law
2000
Monotheistic
Only worships 1 god.
3000
The Hagia Sophia
3000
Who had the most land during the Middle Ages in Europe?
The Church
3000
Which of the following do all three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) have in common?
They are monotheistic religions with foundations from the Old Testament.
3000
An agreement between lords and vassals.
A feudal contract
3000
The collections of laws and legal interpretations developed under the sponsorship of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I
Justinian's Code
4000
A painting of Jesus Christ or another holy figure venerated and used as an aid to devotion in the Byzantine and other Eastern Churches. (What is it called?)
an Icon
4000
Where did people receive their education during the Middle Ages?
Convents / The Church
4000
What is a major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)?
They each have their own distinct sacred texts.
4000
Code of conduct for knights in the Middle Ages.
Chivalry
4000
The first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087.
_______ got his title by taking the English throne by force despite the opinions of the people
William the Conqueror
5000
The separation of the Eastern Church from the Western Church, traditionally dated 1054.
The Great Schism
5000
Who was at the top of the European feudal hierarchy? Who was at the bottom?
5000
List the 5 pillars of Islam. (each pillar = 1k points
1. Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam.
2. Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day
3. Alms (zakat)- donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need.
4. Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of Ramadan all healthy adult Muslims are required to fast from food and drink.
5. Pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca
5000
What is the name of this tomb that was built by Shah Jahan for his wife?
The Taj Mahal
5000
The ruler of the Ottoman Empire/ a Muslim country. Like a King
Sultan