This emperor moved the capital of the Roman empire to Byzantium which he later changed to Constantinople.
Who is Constantine
100
Considered the Prophet of Islam
Who is Muhammad
100
Islamic _____ and Arab armies were responsible for the spread of Islam after Muhammad's death.
What is merchants
100
The caliph in Baghdad in 786; this individual was a huge supporter of the arts.
Who is Harun ar-Rashid
200
This was the common language of the Romans
What is Latin
200
The capital of the Byzantine empire is located along the ______ strait.
What is the Bosporus
200
Muhammad's flight from Mecca to the city of Yathrib in 622 became known as this.
What is Hijra
200
An incredible poet, mathematician, and astronomer _____ contributed greatly to the Islamic Golden Age.
Who is Omar Khayyam
200
These are are fed by underground springs throughout deserts and are areas where life is made possible.
What is an Oasis
300
The Roman empire was centrally located around this body of water.
What is the Mediterranean
300
In 914 Prince Igor of Kiev was defeated by this Petroleum based incendiary weapon.
What is Greek Fire
300
This document established a covenant between all human beings stating that anyone a part of this community was equal. It also promoted women's rights.
What is the Quran
300
This group of mystics set out to live a live of prayer and asceticism would bring them a greater understanding and closeness to god.
What are Sufis
300
A split within a religion
What is a schism
400
The Romans constructed thousands of miles of _____ in order to move more efficiently through the empire.
What are roads
400
Under emperor Basil II the Byzantine Empire experienced a second _______
What is Golden Age
400
During ____ the Islamic city Mecca constructs a massive tent city on the plains of Arafat in order to accommodate the over 2 million pilgrims.
What is Hajj
400
Muslim mathematician al-Khwarizme made significant contributions to the subject.
What is Algebra
400
This individuals father was a bear keeper at the Hippodrome in Constantinople, later she married Emperor Justinian, but primarily she is known for fighting for women's rights.
Who is Empress Theodora
500
In 476 AD Rome fell to this Visigothic King.
Who is Alaric
500
This emperor was responsible for the construction of the Haggia Sophia.
Who is Justinian
500
This sect of Islam believes that only a direct descendant of Muhammad may lead and interpret the Quran.
Who are the Shiia
500
The Islamic society was organized under a system of rulers known as.
What is Caliphs
500
In 732 AD the spread of Islam was halted in Europe during the