Byzantine Empire and Islam

Which letter represents the general location of the Byzantine Empire?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Italy

Emperor Justinian's greatest and longest lasting contribution was..

• His overtaking of the Western Roman Empire

• His influence on Islam

• His conquest of Ancient India

• His update on laws from Rome, called Justinian's Code

In what way was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?

• It was the EASTERN part of the old Roman Empire

• It was the WESTERN part of the old Roman Empire

• It was a nickname for the Roman Empire

• Both were led by Julius Caesar

Muhammad was the founder of the religion of Islam. The Holy Book of Islam is known as the...

• Muhammad Chronicle

• The Islamic Writings

• Quran

• Bible

What are the two main ways Islamic civilization spread from the Arabian Peninsula to North Africa, Spain, and parts of India?

• Trade and Conquest

• Barter and Astronomy

• War and Technology

• Alliances and Engineering

What does the faith of Islam have in common with Judaism and Christianity

• They are all polytheistic and worship Roman gods

• They are all monotheistic and view Muhammad as a prophet

• They are all monotheistic and consider Jerusalem holy

• They have no similarities

What is Hajj?

• A Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the last month of the year.

• The Islamic system of law

• The Muslim place of worship

• A Muslim leader

What is a mosque?

• A Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the last month of the year

• The Islamic system of law

• The Muslim place of worship

• A Muslim leader

What are the basic tenants of the Islamic faith called?

• Four Noble Truths

• The Five Pillars

• Eightfold Path

• Three Wise Sayings