Byzantium & the Rise of Islam

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Which religion is based on teachings of the Prophet Muhammad; founded 622 CE in Mecca.

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Islam

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Which people traveled in caravans and moved from place to place with no permanent home?

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Nomads

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What book do Muslims consider the true word of God as told to Muhammad?

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The Qur'an

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Which one of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? Praying 5 times a day, Giving to the poor, Fasting during Ramadan, First Holy Communion

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First Holy Communion

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What are two ways Islam is similar to Christianity and Judaism?

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They all believe in one God and some of the same prophets

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Why did Muhammad go to Medina?

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People in Mecca didn't like his teachings and threatened him

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How was the Roman Empire divided by Diocletian?

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Greek speaking East and Latin speaking West

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Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantine?

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Constantine

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What was the new name given to Byzantine after Constantine moved the capital?

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Constantinople

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The Byzantine Empire reached its peak under the leadership of...

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Justinian