Unit 7

The Byzantines built a civilization based on the blending of these 3 cultures.

• Greek, Aryan, Roman
• Greek, Roman, Christian
• Greek, Muslim, Roman
• Christian, Muslim, Jewish

Why did Constantine choose Constantinople for is capital city?

• for its great coastal views
• for trade and defense reasons
• because its close to the Romans
• for its easy attacking position

What was the main difference between Constantinople and Rome?

• nothing, Constantinople was modeled after Rome
• it was built to honors gods of the Earth and sea
• it was a better trading position than Rome
• it was a Christian city, dedicated to God

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• emperor’s policy toward farmers
• trade problems
• attacks from west and east
• dispute over icons

What was Muhammad’s message to the people?

• religion is a very complicated science for the pure of heart
• there is only one God, Allah, all are equal in his eyes
• there are different gods for different people
• only the rich will be saved

What 2 groups were the Muslims divided in to?

• Catholic and Protestant
• Orthodox and Hassidic
• Shi’ites and Sunni  
• Democratic and Republic

Constantinople sat at the crossroads between what 2 continents??

• Asia and Africa
• Africa and Asia
• Asia and Europe
• Europe and Australia

Followers of Islam believe that Muhammad was

• a god
• the only rightful caliph
• the son of God
• the prophet of Allah

the prophet of Allah

• Mohammad
• Justinian
• Mecca
• Q’uran

Justinian’s greatest achievement

• Pillars of Faith
• Law Code
• Q’uran
• Christianity