This Russian ruler reigned from 1547-1584. He expanded trade to England, limited the power of the Boyars, reorganized the military and is well known in history for his ruthlessness and paranoia
Ivan the Terrible (IV)
100
This city was the capital of the Byzantine empire and is currently named "Istanbul"
Constantinople
100
A massive collection of laws and reforms passed by a Byzantine emperor that resembled laws from Ancient Rome.
Justinian's Code, or Corpus Juris Civilis
100
What must Muslim's do in terms of charity?
Alms for the poor/tax to the poor
100
What is the highest church official in Constantinople?
Patriarch
200
This man held jobs as a merchant, a cameljockey/caravan driver, but is best known as the leading prophet in Islam
Muhammad
200
This city was the site of the first Russian state, but is now the capital of present day Ukraine.
Kiev
200
Where the single vote of a Polish noble could block the passage of a law
Diet (assembly)
200
Muslim's must do this from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. The exception to this pillar is the very young, or very sick
Fast- Not eating from sunrise, to sunset
200
This is the Islamic word for "ruler"
Sultan
300
The Byzantine empire reached it's apex under this emperor, who ruled between 527-565.
Justinian
300
This city is the capital of present day Russia and was referred to as the "Third Rome"
Moscow
300
This charter forced the Hungarian King to grant more power to the nobles, which limited royal powers.
Golden Bull of 1222
300
DAILY DOUBLE:
Muslim's must do this five times per day
Pray, or prayer
300
The Muslim group that believe that the successor to Muhammad must be a a blood related descendant of Muhammad
Shiite Muslim's
400
This person was the first convert to Islam and also Muhammad's wife.
Khadija
400
A bustling market town, which was the birth place of Muhammad.
Mecca
400
A body of law that includes interpretations of the Quran and show's examples from Muhammad's life.
Sharia
400
This is the name of the trip that every Muslim must make to Mecca once in their lifetime, if they are physically and financially able.
Hajj
400
What is the name given for the successor of Muhammad?
Caliph
500
First Russian Sovereign that ruled between 1462-1505. Under his reign, he built the framework for absolute rule, brought territory to Russia from the North and also stood up to the Golden Horde by refusing to pay tribute.
Ivan the Great (III)
500
This was the city where Muhammad and his followers traveled to in 622. It was referred to as the "City of the Prophet"
Medina (Yathrib)
500
The sacred text of Islam, that states that God is all powerful and compassionate. Also states that everyone is responsible for their own actions.
The Qu'ran (Koran)
500
This happens when a Muslim commits that "There is no god, but God" and "Muhammad is the messenger of God".
Declaration of Faith Pillar
500
This group of Muslim's were mystic's that sought to communicate to god through Meditation, fasting and other rituals.