Justice of Justinian
Who was Emperor Justinian?
-The greatest emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
-One of the first emperors of the Byzantine Empire who brought it to its greatest height.
-The emperor who put down the Nika Revolt.
-The emperor who built the Hagia Sophia.
-Other teacher-approved answers.
Which religion (Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodoxy) was strict and considered "boring" and which was considered beautiful and "fun" by Vladimir I of Russia?
Roman Catholic considered boring and Eastern Orthodoxy considered beautiful
About how much longer did the Byzantine Empire last than the Roman Empire?
About 1000 years longer
What ethnic group played a major role in establishing the early Russian state?
Slavs
What is one reason why the people of Mecca didn't like Muhammad?
-He wanted them to believe in a monotheistic religion.
-He wanted to get rid of their idols.
-They thought Muhammad was crazy.
-Other teacher-accepted answers valid.
What was the Justinian Code?
A systematic arrangement of laws that clarified Roman legal principles.
What main religion started in Rome and what main religion started in Constantinople?
When did the Byzantine Empire unofficially start?
When Constantine made Byzantium the new capital of the Eastern half of the Roman Empire (330 AD)
What is one feature of Russian cathedrals is uniquely Russian?
Thier onion-shaped dome
Who were al-Rāzi and Ibn Sina?
A. Muslim warriors
B. Muslim mathematicians
C. Muslim doctors/physicians
D. Muslim writers
C. Muslim doctors/physicians
What was Emperor Justinian's main goal during his reign and how did he accomplish that goal?
Justinian main goal was restoring the greatness of the Roman Empire; he did that through the Justinian Code and the Hagia Sophia.
What was the name/title of the religious leader in Rome and what was the name/title of the religious leader in Constantinople?
The bishop of Rome led the church in Rome and the patriarch of Constantinople held that position in the East in Constantinople
What did Basil II do to help the Byzantine Empire?
He crushed the Bulgars in the Balkan region and added their kingdoms to the empire.
What religion did Vladimir I introduce to Russia and why did he choose that religion as the official state religion?
Eastern Orthodoxy, because it was the "prettiest" with its lights, beautiful music, clouds of incense, and the gorgeous robes of the patriarch who led the service.
What stopped the advance of Islam into Europe?
The Franks defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732.
Who was Justinian's wife and why was she important to his rule?
Theodora; she encouraged him not to back down during the Nika Revolt.
What is excommunication?
Depriving an individual of the sacraments and excluding him from the fellowship of the church
Which fierce opponent attacked the Byzantine Empire in the 7th century?
The Arab Muslims
Who destroyed Kiev in 1240, and what city replaced Kiev as the new center of Russian society?
Tartars, Moscow
What are the five pillars of Islam in order?
1. The Creed
2. Prayers
3. Alms/Charity
4. Fasting
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
Though Justinian brought the Byzantine Empire to its greatest height, how did he also bring it to the brink of ruin?
He bankrupted the empire by focusing on cultural and building projects instead of securing the borders of the empire.
Which church (Roman Church in West or Eastern Orthodoxy in the East) used icons, and what are icons?
The eastern church used icons;
painted images of Christ and the saints
What was so important about the Battle of Manzikert in 1071?
It was when the important Byzantine territory of Asia Minor fell to the Seljuk Turks and they annihilated the Byzantine army.
Who brought Kiev to its greatest height and how?
Yaroslav "the wise;" in size, wealth, and culture, Kiev became one of the leading cities of its day.
What are the three eras of Caliphs after Muhammad died and what is each one known for?
(Hint: Umayyad, Abbisid, the first four)
1. The first four caliphs - Established Islam through military advances.
2. Umayyad Caliphate - Continued expanding Islam influence through conquest.
3. Abbisid Caliphate - The peak of the Islam Empire when cultural advancements and influence exploded.