Unit 2: Byzantines-African Societies

Ruler who converted Rus to Christianity

• Ivan III

• Constantine

• Prince Vladimir

• Charlemagne

Which was NOT an accomplishment of Theodora?

• outlawing prostitution

• becoming sole emperor

• death penalty for rape

• some property rights for women

Which was an advantage Constantinople & the Byzantine empire had?

• Head of Roman Catholic Church

• Positioned safely away from Mongols

• Positioned between Europe & Asia good for trade & protection

• Large stone walls kept out the Ottoman Turks

This group who practiced Islam conquered the Byzantine Empire

• The Mongols

• The Ottoman Turks

• The Kievan Rus

• The Greeks

Created largest empire in human history

• The Ottomans

• The Byzantines

• The Romans

• The Mongols

What occurred after the Mongols conquered the Rus & destroyed Kiev?

• The Mongols created the Yuan dynasty in Russia

• Moscow nobles were put into power serving under the Mongols

• The Silk Road was created

• The Byzantine Empire fell to the Mongols

Which is TRUE of the Mongols in China?

• They adopted many Chinese customs

• The did not enforce heavy taxation

• They allowed Chinese officials to remain in power

• Their rule marks the beginning of the Qin dynasty

The Hagia Sophia

• was constructed by Constantine

• was an arena for chariot racing

• was the site of the Nika riots

• was a Christian church

How was Islam different from the previous religion in the Arab peninsula?

• It was led by Jesus

• It worshiped many gods

• It was monotheistic

• It used the Jewish holy book

One obligation of a Muslim is to make at least one pilgrimage to:

• Medina    
• Mt Arafat    
• Baghdad
• Mecca