The Hellenistic Age spread what?
Greek culture (Greek literature, art, architecture, etc.)
Plebeians-common citizens, made up 90% of the population.
Patricians-wealthy, powerful citizens, made up 10% of the population.
This is the holy book of Islam.
Qu'ran/Koran
What was the set of laws called that Theodora's husband made?
Justinian Code
This is the holy book of Christianity.
The Bible
Man, 18+, land owner, born in Athens
What type of government did Ancient Rome have?
Republic
Believers in Islam are called ________.
Why did the Christian church split?
Over the use of icons
Christianity is based on the teachings of ______ _______.
Alexander the Great spread his empire over what three continents?
Asia, Europe, and Africa
There were _____ consuls in the Roman Republic and they served for _______.
2 consuls; they served for one year
The holy place of worship for Muslims is called a ________.
mosque
What famous building did Justinian and Theodora have built?
Hagia Sophia
Christianity is a ____________ religion (belief in only one god).
monotheistic
Democracy
This part of the Roman Republic had 300 members and was in charge of lawmaking.
The Senate
Who is the founder of the Islamic faith?
Muhammad
Who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the west? Who was the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the east?
west-Pope
east-Emperor
What is the name of a Christian place of worship?
church
Describe two major differences between Athens and Sparta.
Answers vary.
Examples: Athens had a democracy, Sparta had an oligarchy. Women had more rights in Sparta. War was more prevalent in Sparta.
Name TWO Roman achievements and explain why they were important.
Answers vary.
Aqueducts-brought fresh water to cities.
Road system-connected the empire.
Roman Numerals-helped with trade/accounting.
What is a pilgrimage? (hajj)
A journey to a place of religious significance (like to Mecca for Muslims)
Describe why the Byzantine Empire was in a good location.
It was located on the water, which allowed for trade. It was also safe from intruders due to being on a peninsula and having the fourth side protected by a wall.
Name at least TWO things that happened to Christians when they were persecuted.
Exiled (sent away), imprisoned, crucified, burned, forced to fight wild animals in arenas