Germanic Kingdoms and the Breakup of the Roman Empire
What was the capital city of the East Roman Empire?
Byzantium
What was the Visigothic Kingdom's economy based on?
Agriculture
What were the name of the provinces?
Themas
When and where was Islam started?
Arabian Peninsula, 7th century
What was the caliph?
The highest political and religious authority in the Caliphate
Who were the most dangerous "barbarian" people, led by Attila?
The Huns
When did the Suebis, Vandals, and Alans settle in the Iberian peninsula?
3rd and 4th centuries
What is the corpus luris civilis?
Code based on Roman Law. Because of it, we know Roman legislation.
What is the name of the Sacred Book of Islam?
The Koran
Who were the Berebers and where were they from?
Nomadic farmers from the North of Africa
How was the leader of the Germanic Kingdoms selected?
Elective monarchy: leader was elected among the most powerful families
During which battle was the Visigothic king Alaric II defeated?
Battle of Vouille (507)
What were strategos?
Where did Muhammed go and where did he come from, and why was he expelled.
He came from Mecca and went to Medina; he was expelled for preaching Islam.
Which wall in the prayer hall is oriented toward Mecca?
The qibla
Name 5 of the 8 Germanic Kingdoms
The Herules, Ostrogoths, the Suebis, the Angles and Saxons, the Vandals, Lombards, the Burgundians, the Franks
What material was used for Visigothic jewelry?
Precious metals (made crosses, gold votive crowns, fibulas, etc.)
What was an icon?
A portrait of a holy figure (saints, Virigin Mary of Christ) surrounded by a nimbus or halo on gold background. Usually on wooden panel.
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Pray 5 times a day, statement of faith, hajj, fasting during ramadan, giving charity to the poor.
What were the names of the three Caliphates?
Orthodox Caliphate (632-661), Umayyad Caliphate (661-750), Abbasid Caliphate (750-1055)
Describe ruralisation
Cities lost population and civic activities, such as craftwork and commerce, became smaller.
What was Visigothic architecture like?
It was based on small vaulted churches, using horseshoe arches.
Describe the East-West Schism
Bishop of Rome and Bishop of Constantinople fought for primacy in the Christendom. In 1054, the Bishop of Rome became the pope, head of Western Christians, and the Bishop of Constantinople became Patriarch, head of Eastern Christians.
What three bodies of water surround the Arabian Peninsula?
Red Sea (West), Arabian Sea (South), Persian Gulf (East)
Describe two of the decoration styles in Islamic society.
Arabesque - based on stylistic plants
Latticework - interlaced geometric figures
Epigraph - verses of the Koran