The Islamic and Byzantine Empires

Constantinople is located on...

• an island

• a peninsula

• a mountain

• an ocean

The Emperor during the Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire was

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Octavian Caesar Augustus

• Hammurabi

Justinian's Code became the basis (beginning) for future laws in:

• Western Europe

• China

• India

• Egypt

The major beliefs of all followers of Islam are found in the:

• The Qu'ran

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Vedas

• The Torah

In the Islamic Empires, which language helped trade and encouraged innovations?

• Arabic

• Latin

• Greek

• Hindi

Which of these cities did Muslims not conquer and control?

• Damascus

• Baghdad

• Jerusalem

• Tours

Which of the following best describes a patriarch?

• Bishop of the Eastern Orthodox Church

• Pope of the Roman Catholic Church

• Emperor of the Roman empire who builds public works

• None of the above

What does excommunication mean?

• declaring that a person is no longer free

• declaring that a person is no longer a slave

• declaring that a person is no longer a member of a church or nation

• None of the above

What belief is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

• Jesus is the son of God

• Monotheism: there is only only God

• Polytheism: there are plenty of gods

• Muhammad is the last prophet

The list of basic acts and requirements for Muslims is called the:

• Ten Commandments

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

• Five Pillars of Islam