Islam/Byzantine Quiz

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How did Emperor Justinian make the Byzantine empire stronger?

• He conquered Italy, northern Africa, and Persia.
• He left a large amount of money to rule the empire when he died.
• He gave women more rights and simplified the law code.
• He left Constantinople when an uprising occurred.

The Byzantines developed a rich culture based on all of the following groups, except:

• Romans
• Greeks
• Christians
• Indians

Constantine was an important leader for all of the reasons, except?

• He changed the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople.
• He made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.
• He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
• He traded extensively with other civilizations.

What do you call followers of the religion of Islam?

• Islamists
• Muslims
• Jews
• Disciples

What is one similarity between Christianity and Islam?

• Early followers of both religions were beaten and tortured
• Both religions believe that Jesus was the Son of God
• Followers of both religions have to go on at least one pilgrimage in their lifetime
• Both religions used the Bible as their Holy Book

Who was given credit for creating the religion of Islam?

• Madina
• Muhammad
• Mahmed
• Mesina

Why did the Shiites and Sunnis argue and fight with each other?

• They could not agree on what to call their Holy Book
• They could not agree on who to invade next
• They could not agree on who their caliph would be after their prophet died
• They could not agree on what to call followers of their religion