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The Byzantine Empire was made of territory that was previously what section of the former Roman Empire?
Western
Which of these is a major reason why Constantinople was chosen to be the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
It was at a crossroads of lucrative trade routes
The division of the Christian church into the Western Roman Church and the Eastern Orthodox church was called the Great _____ of 1054.
Great Schism
Followers of Islam are called _____.
Muslims
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Which of these played the MOST significant role in the development of Kiev as the largest city of early Russia?
It was at a crossroads of lucrative trade routes
What are two of the key reasons for the split between the Eastern and Western Christian churches in 1054.
The authority of the Pope and the use of icons (iconography)
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
Quran
What is the significance of the Byzantine Empire’s law code of Justinian?
It simplified laws from the Roman Empire and lasted for more than 900 years.
After the Crusades and the fall of Constantinople, what happened to the Hagia Sophia?
It became a mosque.
The head of the Orthodox Church is the Patriarch while the head of the Catholic Church is the _____.
Pope
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
He was the first and only prophet of Allah
Emperor Justinian’s wife, Theodora, was influential in _____.
passing laws that granted women greater rights
Who made Christianity legal and Made the Justinian Code?
Emperor Justinian
What is the difference between the authority of the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch?
The Pope has authority over all in the Catholic Church as well as government officials; the Patriarch does not have authority over government officials.
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
Why was Constantinople called “New Rome”?
Byzantines considered themselves heirs to Roman tradition and power
The official state religion of the Byzantine Empire was _____.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Which of these is a shared idea of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
The belief in one God
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims?
The Shi’a believed leaders of Islam should be a relative or a descendant of Muhammad