Byzantine Empire Quiz #2

This man's teachings and beliefs developed into the religion of Islam

• Basil II

• Constantine I

• Muhammad

• Gabriel

This region between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf was where Islam began

• Arabian Peninsula

• Balkan Peninsula

• Peloponnesian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

A person who follows Islam is called this

This is a holy war fought for the cause of Islam

This type of soldier is a foreigner paid by the government

The teachings of Muhammad were compiled by his followers into this book

Mercenary soldiers made the Byzantine Empire stronger

• True

• False

Heraclius fired the mercenaries and trained Byzantine peasants for his army

• True

• False

This person's background and religious beliefs were influenced by his trips with his uncle along the trade routes

Mark all that apply:

Which cities do Muslims consider sacred?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Medina

• Constantinople