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This city was the original home of Muhammad and became its most holy city
Mecca
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The great "tear" in Christianity.

What is "The Great Schism"

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The most powerful emperor of the Byzantine Empire; ruled as an autocrat
Justinian
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In Arabic, this means "God"
Allah
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This is the pilgrimage that each Muslim strives to make at least once in a lifetime.
Hajj
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First Emperor of the Byzantine Empire

Who is Constantine

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The migration of Muhammed and his followers to Yathrib (Medina)
Hijrah
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This is the Muslim Holy Book and is considered to be the true world of God in its original Arabic version.
Qu'ran
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Laws translated from the Twelve Tables that still influence modern day law

Justinian's Code

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A religious symbol
icon
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This term describes people who follow the religion of Islam
Muslim
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This is an Islamic house of worship

What is a mosque

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This Byzantine structure is very similar to the Circus Maximus in Rome and is used for entertainment purposes
Hippodrome
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The most elaborate and famous structure built during Justinian's quest to beautify the empire
Hagia Sophia
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This is Muhammad's example and, as such, is considered the model for living a proper Muslim life
Sunna
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Leader; descendant of Muhammad
caliph
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Mansa Musa created what problem for the people of Mali in West Africa?

He gave away all of their riches when he went on the Hajj.

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Who was the first women to really bring women's rights to the world?

Who is Theodora?

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This religion was started by Muhammad and is based on the Five Pillars
Islam
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What great invention did the people of Islam invent in Medina?

Windmills

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A) What division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad is qualified to be a caliph? B) What division of Islam believes a wealthy aristocratic family is fit to rule?
A) Shi'a B) Sunni
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Muhammad was both a __________ and a __________.

political leader and a religious leader

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For 100's of years the real separation between the sunni and the shia is about _______?

Identity

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Who is the Head of the Eastern Orthodox church.

Who is the Patriarich

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What is the term used to describe the split in Christianity?

The Great Schism

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How did Muslim scholars help preserve Greek culture?
by translating works of Greek scholars
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What are the two names for the capital of Byzantine Empire both then and now?

Constantinople and Istanbul

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What does the word Bantu mean?

the ethnic groups of west Africa

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The prophet Muhammad named Akbar to lead the people in prayer during his final illness and Akbar is given what title?

Imam

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The Byzantine empire fell due to disputes over these two categories of civilization. (look up at the wall!)

What are politics and religion?