Justinian
Describe the importance of Justinian's Code (think about how long it served as the official law code)
It served as the law code for 900 years, provided an organized legal basis for the Byzantine empire
The following is a description of what event: "The split within Christianity into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox due to differences in religious practices"
The Great Schism
Who was the ruler of the Mongols, who also took control of the Silk Road which helped lead to a successful economy for the Mongols?
Genghis Khan
What term best fits the description: "The spreading and blending of beliefs, practices, and customs among many different areas and groups of people"
Cultural diffusion
What is the name of the large Orthodox Christian church built by Justinian?
Hagia Sophia
Describe TWO similarities between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
1. They are all monotheistic
2. They all believe in the same God (however they may have different names for it)
Who was the Russian ruler who converted to Christianity and made it the official religion in Russia?
Vladimir the I
Define the term "religious syncretism" (be specific with the religions we discussed)
Blending of African beliefs, Christianity, and Islam to form new religious beliefs
True or false: Emperor Justinian changed the law so that he could marry Theodora (who was a prostitute at the time)
True
What religions spread into Africa following the trade routes?
Islam and Christianity
An Islamic Scholar who is widely known for his accounts of his extensive travels. He made a hajj to Mecca at least once in his life
Ibn Battuta
Define the term "caliph"
Name Emperor Justian's wife and describe the areas in which she impacted.
Law (co-ruler with Justinian), women's rights, and building projects in Constantinople
Describe the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church (think about the role of the pope, stance on marriages, icons, and the official language)
Pope should not have authority over church, Clergy should not marry, icons were permitted, and Latin was the official language
He is a prophet who is said to have received the words of the Quran, and is considered the founder of the Islamic Religion
Muhammad
Describe what icons are in the church and which group allowed the use of icons
Religious symbols and pictures used in the church; West/Roman Catholic Church
Describe the rule of Emperor Justinian as well as the role of the people
Ruled as an autocrat (made all decisions) and the people did not have a say
When Vladimir the I converted to Christianity, the Russian people were _____ to convert to Christianity
Forced
He is and Islamic Scholar and known as Father of Modern Medicine
Ibn Sina
Describe the importance of the Hagia Sophia
Large Christian church built by Justinian which would later become a Muslim mosque