Unit 3: Post Classical Period (600-1450)

What is the name of this church that was built in Constantinople under Justinian’s Rule?

• The Byzantine Cathedral
• Hagia Sophia
• The Church of God

Which academic subject was developed during the rise of Islam?

• algebra
• optics
• geometry

Out of all Justinian’s works, he is best remembered for 

• his code of laws
• war with North Africa and Spain
• his wife Theodora

Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity? 

• Justinian
• Constantine
• Theodora
• Diocletian

Why was Constantinople an important center of trade?

• It was guarded on three sides by water.
• Ships traveling from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea past by there.
• The ancient city of Byzantium was renamed Constantinople in 330.
• Many wealthy people lived there.

What was the Byzantine empire often called?

• Eastern Roman Empire
• Europa
• Persia
• World rulers

Which group believed only a descendant of Muhammad could lead after Muhammad's death  

• Sunna
• Shia 
• Sunni 
• Shunni

Which group believed any caliph could lead after Muhammad's death  

• Sunna
• Shia 
• Sunni 
• Shunni

Sacred text used in the Islamic Empire 

• Qur'an
• Old Testament
• New testament 
• Hebrew Bible 

This picture represents

• Qur'an
• Allah
• 5 Pillars of Faith
• Cross