Byzantine Empire
What was Justinian's code?
They were a set of revised Roman laws. "The body of civil law"
What was the social system used in the Medieval era?
Feudalism.
What did Sunni's believe in?
Sunni's believed that any good Muslim could be a prophet.
What were the main commodities in West Africa and the Sahara?
Gold for West Africa and salt for the Sahara.
What was Constantinople known for?
It was an international trade center.
What kind of ruler was Justinian?
An autocrat, or a sole ruler with complete authority.
How were the people in Medieval society ranked from lowest to highest?
Peasants, tradesmen/merchants, clergy, knights, nobles, and Monarch, then the church.
What did Shiite's believe in?
Shiite's believed that a prophet must be a descendent of Ali.
What happened to Axum after Islam began to spread into North Africa?
Axum became and lost it's power.
What is a Caliph?
What was the cause of the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
Arab armies overran the wealthy Byzantine provinces of Egypt and Syria.
Who was Charlemagne?
The King of Franks that spread the Christian religion and united Western Europe.
What was the Quran?
The sacred text of Islam that is believed to be the direct word of God.
How was trading affected after the decline of Axum?
Arab and Persian traders established muslim communities along the East African coast.
Is Christianity a polytheistic or monotheistic relegion?
Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
How did Charlemagne unify the Christian empire?
He formed an alliance with the Christian church and lied about his religion to keep everyone united together.
How were fiefs passed down?
The estate would be granted to a vassal by a lord.
Where did Muhammad and his followers travel to during the hijra?
They traveled to Medina.
What is a lineage and what is a clan?
A lineage is a group of households with a common ancestor. A clan includes several lineages decended from a common ancestor.
What were the social classes in the Ottoman empire from lowest to highest?
Farmers, traders, doctors/lawyers/scientists, and intellectuals.
What happened to the Christian empire after Charlemagne died?
His empire fell but still extended christian civilization into Northern Europe and set up a strong government that would later be used by medieval rulers.
What role did the church play in the medieval society?
The church had it's own courts, laws, and had the power to tax.
What does the word "Allah" stand for?
Allah is the Arabic word for God.
How did the rulers of the Kongo control their lands?
Villages were governed by appointed royal officials and each village had it's own chief.
What is a consensus?
Widespread agreements among all members of a group.