Byzantines, Islam & the Middle Ages

What renowned church was built by Emperor Justinian in the sixth century? 

• Canterbury Cathedral
• St. Peter's Basilica
• Hagia Sophia
• Notre Dame

What language did the eastern church speak?

• Latin
• Greek
• Roman
• Byzantinish

Justinian was the ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 537 AD until 565 AD.  He contributed to the field of law by creating the Justinian Code.  The Justinian Code was significant because 

• it stated that the emperor had to follow the same laws that the people did. 
• it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages. 
• it established the principle of separation of church and state. 
• it was the first written constitution to protect citizens' rights. 

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Rome 
• Athens 
• Constantinople 
• Caligula 

One major accomplishment of Justinian was...

• Creating a democratic government
• Ending slavery throughout the Byzantine Empire
• Reconquering much of former Roman territory 
• Providing universal education for all

The Byzantine Empire was once known as the 

• Western Roman Empire
• Eastern Roman Empire
• Persian Empire
• Constantinian Empire

How many times do Muslims pray per day?

• 1
• 2
• 12
• 5

What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?

• Ramadan
• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Hannukah

Why did the followers of Islam spilt into two groups?

• They had different beliefs about religion.
• They had a disagreement over who should take leadership.
• They had a disagreement about the five pillars of Islam.
• They ran out of food.

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Rulers of Mecca
• Kaaba
• Muhammad
• The children of the world