Byzantine Empire
The Islamic faith worship this god
Who is Allah?
The holy text of the Islamic faith
What is the Quran?
Important and wise leader of the Byzantine Empire who codified Roman law.
Who is Justinian?
He was considered a prophet of Islam and the founder
Who is Muhammad?
Eastern Orthodox works of art (usually paintings) depicting a religious scene or figure.
What are icons?
This military leader was nicknamed "The Bulgar Slayer"
Who is Basil II?
Title given to those who succeeded the Islam prophet after his death
What is caliph?
The division of this happened in 1054. Clue: Rome and Constantinople
What is the church being split--Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox AKA-the Great Schism?
The Islamic people trace their origin back to Hagar's son, named
Who is Ishmael?
Head of the eastern church.
Who is the bishop/partriarch?
This action excludes members from the fellowship of the church and prevents them from participating in sacraments.
What is excommunicated?
The Muslim buildings of worship
What is a mosque?
The Byzantine empire was a continuation of this empire that fell in 476.
What is the Roman Empire?
This site in Mecca is a holy shrine and Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage to at least once in their lifetime.
What is the Kaaba?
The greatest church constructed under the reign of Justinian.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
Style of decorative script popularized by early Muslim writers.
What is calligraphy?
Byzantine laws consolidated from Roman laws
What is the Code of Justinian?
This word describes the flight of the prophet from Mecca to Medina
What is Hijra?
Justinian's wife.
Who was Theodora?
Orthodox priests can do this but catholic priests can't.
What is get married?
The holy wars that began early in the Islamic faith and have continued today
What is jihad?