Greek/Roman Influence
Describe one way the Byzantine Empire was like the Greek Empire.
Hippodrome, chariot races held here; Many people spoke Greek, but early emperors spoke Latin
What do you call a religious duty in Islam?
jihad
Describe the climate in the desert regions of the Byzantine Empire.
Very little rainfall, hot
Who founded the religion of Islam?
Muhammad
True or False: Justinian rebuilt the Hagia Sophia to split the Christian Church.
False, the rebuilt it to show his strong ties to the church
Describe one way other than housing, that the Byzantine Empire was like the Roman Empire.
Public Baths, chariot races, located in the same place
What do they call churches in the Islamic faith?
mosque
Describe the climate in the Northern Africa and Southwest Asia part of the empire.
Hotter and drier summers than other regions, mild or warm winters
What is the name of the book that covers many topics that Muslims face on a daily basis?
Quran
What caused a split in the Christian church in the Byzantine Empire?
The use of icons as a part of worship
How were houses in Rome similar to houses in the Byzantine Empire? How were they different?
They were similar because they were made of wood, but the rich lived in stone mansions
What was Justinian's goal for government in the Roman Empire?
He wanted to restore the Empire and govern it as a whole
Describe the climate in the southern and eastern part of the Byzantine Empire.
Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters
Describe how Islam first started to spread. (2 details)
Muhammad went to Mecca to share his teachings and people were reluctant to listen so he traveled to Medina and found many people who wanted to hear his teachings
Name one Mathematic advancement made in the Islamic World.
Worked with the number 0, helped determine distance between rivers and items in the sky, Trigonometry, maps, what time of the day to pray
Name TWO ways the Byzantine Empire was different from the Greek and Roman Empires. (Do not include people/leaders)
Hundreds of churches, palaces, and mansions, many schools and hospitals, art, architecture, and learning attracted many people
Describe the role Theodora played during Justinian's rule. (2 facts)
She was his wife and most trusted advisor, She was intelligent and had political wisdom, she encouraged Justinian to defend Constantinople when it was attached in 532.
Describe the location of Constantinople (be specific)
Located on a peninsula at the southeastern end of Europe
Name two ways the Islamic World spread.
The Arabic language spread, which helped the Islamic World spread; Through Muslim conquests; Traders brought Islam to many parts of the world
Describe one scientific advancement made in the Islamic world. DETAILED
Astronomy: astrolabes could be used to determine directions and accurate maps; calendars were also made
Describe why Constantinople became the capital of the Byzantine Empire. (3 facts)
It was a prime location for traders traveling from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, its location on a peninsula allowed much trade and travel and helped during wars, serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia, city was guarded when sea walls built along the coast
Name three main contributions of Justinian during his rule of the Byzantine Empire.
Rebuilt the Hagia Sophia, Conquered North Africa, organized the laws of the Romans into a code, Byzantine Empire reached its peak, art and architecture flourished, Empire lasted about 500 years
Describe the jobs of the people in different parts of the Byzantine Empire based on their location.
Desert Region: People were herders and moved from place to place so their sheep, camels, and goats could find food, merchants and artisans sold goods and practiced their trades; Southern and Eastern: Most lived in villages and had herds of sheep and goats.