All About Islam
The people who practice Islam.
Muslims
The city where Mohammed grew up and later had to flee from.
Mecca
The capital city of the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
The term for "Roman Peace," when all parts of the Roman Empire obey Roman Laws
Pax Romana
The Roman and Byzantine Empires surrounded this water form. (Black ___, Mediterranean ___.)
Sea
The term describing the five duties that Muslims should do.
The Five Pillars
Mohammed believed one should not do this.
Gamble, drink or mistreat slaves
The Great Church of Constantinople
The Hagia Sophia
A person, usually a professional combatant, a captive, trained to entertain the public by engaging in mortal combat with another person or a wild animal in the ancient Roman arena.
Gladiator
What is 14?
"There is only one true God, and his name is ____"
Allah
This is the name of the journey Mohammed took from Mecca to Medina
The Hegira
The Just Empire, one of the most powerful rulers of Byzantium
Justinian
A white robe that is typical Roman clothing
A toga
Justinian's wife, Theodora, worked with her family in what kind of business?
What is a circus at the Hippodrome?
Ramadan
The meaning of Mohammed's nickname "Al-Amin"
The Trustworthy One
Everyone in the Byzantine Empire follows this set of laws
Code of Justinian
The Emperor who divided the Roman Empire into two parts.
Diocletian
When Justinian wouldn't fire two employees who were unpopular, the people did this.
What is riot, burning buildings, and setting fire to the Hagia Sophia?
This is the 5th Pillar of Islam
Hajj, or Pilgrimage
Why is Mohammad's face always covered or concealed in paintings and drawings?
It is an insult to Allah (God) to worship an image or object. They believe it becomes an object of worship rather than a divine being.
Colored pieces of a mosaic that could be made of wood, clay or stone.
Tesserae
Another name for the invaders of Rome
Barbarians
What is the name of the man who dropped coins down the chimney when he heard the 3 sisters couldn't get married?
St. Nicholas or Santa Claus