Who was Justinian's wife?
Empress Theodora
What determined power and status during the Middle Ages?
Land Ownership
Why did Muslims not force Jews and Christians to convert to Islam?
Because they are very similar Abrahamic religions.
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Ottoman Sultan
- Oversaw the peak of Ottoman power and territorial expansion.
- Known for military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural patronage.
Suleiman the Magnificent
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.
A mosaic
What was the dominant religion during the Middle Ages in Europe?
Christianity
Who is Allah?
The Islamic God.
Sharia
Islamic Law
Monotheistic
Only worships 1 god.
The Hagia Sophia
Who had the most land during the Middle Ages in Europe?
The Church
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.
An agreement between lords and vassals.
A feudal contract
The collections of laws and legal interpretations developed under the sponsorship of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I
Justinian's Code
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
Where did people receive their education during the Middle Ages?
Convents / The Church
What is a major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)?
They each have their own distinct sacred texts.
Code of conduct for knights in the Middle Ages.
Chivalry
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
The separation of the Eastern Church from the Western Church, traditionally dated 1054.
The Great Schism
Who was at the top of the European feudal hierarchy? Who was at the bottom?
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
What is the name of this tomb that was built by Shah Jahan for his wife?
The Taj Mahal
The ruler of the Ottoman Empire/ a Muslim country. Like a King
Sultan