Byzantine Empire and Islamic Civilization Review

What is the second largest religion in the world?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

How many Pillars (main teachings) of Islam are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Who was considered the founder of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Moses

In what country was Islam founded and where Muslims visit today for their religious pilgrimage?

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• United Arab Emirates

• Saudi Arabia

What led to the formation of the Byzantine Empire?

• Emperor Constantine died

• the Roman Empire split into eastern and western halves

• the Roman Empire fell

• the Greeks took over Rome

Of all the peoples who made up the population of the Byzantine Empire, what group made up the largest part?

• Syrians

• Visigoths

• Greeks

• Egyptians

Constantinople became wealthy primarily because of its ____.

• large population

• excellent location

• gold deposits

• fishing industry

Theodora urged her husband, Emperor Justinian, to allow women to ____.

• own land

• serve in the army

• choose government officials

• sell their children

Byzantine artists expressed the empire's wealth and heaven's glory by using intricate designs and ____.

• museums

• calligraphy and geometric patterns

• special materials, such as gold and jewels

• poetry and satire

Hagia Sophia became the __ of the Byzantine and eventually the Ottoman (Islamic) Empire.

• loveliest palace

• cultural center

• religious center

• tallest building