Byzantines
Byzantine Achievements
Early Islamic Empire
Islamic Empire
Islamic Achievements
100
The Byzantines were a continuation of which Empire?
Roman Empire
100
What enabled the Byzantines to become so wealthy?
Through taxing trade on the Silk Road
100
What is the name for a Muslim place of worship?
Mosque
100
What was the financial benefit of converting to Islam?
Receiving a trade discount
100
Who founded Islam and the first Islamic Empire?
Muhammad
200
The term used to describe the split in Christianity?
The Great Schism
200
The most elaborate and famous structure built during Justinian's quest to beautify the empire
The Hagia Sophia
200
How did Islam spread?
Trade
200
What was required of non-Muslims in the Islamic Empire?
Pay a tax and not cause trouble
200
What was a major Islamic contribution to mathematics?
Algebra
300
What was the importance of Justinian's Code?
It's a unified code of laws that promotes justice.
300
Constantinople's closeness to water ways and its position on two different continents made it a perfect hub for this.
Trade
300
Who was chosen as the first successor to Muhammad?
Abu Bakr
300
What role did Muslim leaders play in African society?
Peacemakers and wise leaders
300
Calligraphy is a type of what?
Handwriting
400
Aside from the geographical benefit, why did Constantinople choose to move the capital city of the Roman Empire to Byzantium?
Byzantium had more access to trade routes than Rome.
400
What regions did Justinian conquer to reclaim Roman territory?
North Africa and Italy
400
What were the political and religious leaders of the Islamic empire called?
Caliph. Also known as the successor.
400
How did Islam spread into regions like West Africa and South Asia?
Dealings between merchants and local communities.
400
Which of the following was NOT an Islamic Achievement?
A. Advances in medicine
B. Aqueducts
C. Algebra
D. Advances in astronomy
B. Aqueducts
500
The shaded area represents which Empire?
Byzantine
500
What Muslim group conquered the Byzantines?
Turks/Ottomans
500
*Double Points*
What was the main disagreement between the Sunni and the Shi'a? Which group believed in what?
They disagreed on who should be the successor (caliph) to Muhammad.
Shi'a believed only a relative of Muhammed should be the Caliph. Sunni believed that a rich Aristocrat, chosen by the people, should be the Caliph.
500
Where did the Muslims get Arabic numerals?
India
500
During the Golden Age of Islam, which areas saw great achievements?
Art, Architecture, Math & Science