Unit 6, 7, and 8 Review

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Where did Islam emerge?

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Arabian Peninsula, specifically Mecca

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Why is 622 the first year of the Muslim calendar?

Back

622 marks the Hijra, the migration of Muhammad to Medina.

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What is the Quran?

Back

The Quran is the holy book of Islam.

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Of the following, who is not considered a prophet in Islam? Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad

Back

Buddha

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How is Islam a way of life?

Back

Islam is a way of life because it encompasses spiritual, moral, and social guidelines that govern the behavior and practices of its followers.

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According to Islamic teachings, who are the "people of the book?"

Back

Jews and Christians

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In the Byzantine Empire, what was Emperor Justinian I's most significant achievement? Options: Construction of the Hagia Sophia, Defeat of the Persians, Justinian's Code (Corpus Juris Civilis), Establishment of the Byzantine Navy

Back

Justinian's Code (Corpus Juris Civilis)

Front

Who was the founder of Islam?

Back

Prophet Muhammad

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What factors led to the decline of the Byzantine Empire after Justinian?

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Military defeats, economic troubles, internal strife, and external threats.

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What impact did the Fourth Crusade have on the Byzantine Empire?

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The Fourth Crusade severely weakened the Byzantine Empire, leading to its fragmentation and loss of power.