The Byzantine Empire and the Muslim World

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• It was a major center for trade.

• The city was famous for its architecture.

• The empire was ruled by a monarch.

• The Pope lived in the city.

What is the name of this building that was commissioned by Justinian?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• National Cathedral
• Hagia Sophia

• Taj Mahal

Which of the following issues divided the Western and Eastern Churches?

• practices of animal sacrifices

• tithes or charity tax

• worship of icons

• belief in Jesus

What church was found in the Byzantine Empire?

• Eastern Orthodox

• Roman Catholic

• Lutheran

• Methodist

Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?

• It determined trade laws for all countries

• He created laws against worshiping icons.

• It established the basis for modern and international laws.

• The code determined rules for fights at the Hippodrome.

What is the language used in the Roman Catholic Church?

• Latin

• Greek

• English

• Spanish

What is the name given to the division of the churches?

• The Great Divide

• Excommunication

• The Great Schism

• The Great Split

Under the rule of Justinian, the Byzantine Empire

• was at its strongest and most prosperous condition

• crumbled and turned into the Ottoman Empire

• converted to the Islamic faith

• successfully reunited the entire old Roman Empire

The capital of the Byzantine Empire was located in which city?

• Rome
• Constantinople
• Kiev
• Carthage

The Hijra, one of the five pillars of Islam, can best be described as;

• The holiest holiday for Muslims

• The Muslim holy book

• The daily prayer all Muslims say.
• The Pilgrimage to Mecca