WHI: Post-Classical Review

The location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines control (a)  

• the actions of the Pope.
• tax policies of Rome.
• warring African tribes.
• trade between Asia and Europe.

Answer explanation

Their location was the center of a convergence of trade routes - not disrupted by Germanic invasions

Justinian's most significant achievement was

• constructing the Colosseum.

• initiating the Crusades.

• codifying Roman law.

• establishing the Pax Romana.

Answer explanation

Corpus Juris Civilis or Body of Civil Law, Justinian's Code preserved Roman Laws and influenced European Law Codes for 900 years.

Which two civilizations primarily influenced Byzantine culture?

• Roman and Persian

• Greek and Persian

• Roman and Greek

• Armenian and Roman

Which factors contributed to the decision to establish Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire? (two correct answers)

• Access to the Silk Road

• Increased military control in the area

• Strategic location for trade and communication

• Enhanced defense against potential invasions

• Richness of natural resources in the region

Match the following characteristics to the correct church.

h

g

f

e

d

c

b

a

j

i

May Marry

Cannot Marry

Roman Catholic

Greek

Constantinople

Patriarch

Eastern Orthodox

Latin

Rome

Pope

Locate Mecca & Medina on the map

a

b

Medina

Mecca

Answer explanation

Muhammad escaped from Mecca due to persecution. He moved north to Yathrib where he found acceptance as a religious and political leader. Yathrib was renamed Medina - city of the prophet.

This event is called the Hijrah and marks the 1st year of the Islamic Calender

At its height, the Islamic civilization expanded from

• West Africa to Scandinavia

• East Asia to Europe

• The Nile River to the Indus River

• The Indus River to the Atlantic Ocean

Answer explanation

What prevented the Umayyad Dynasty from expanding into southern Africa?

• Most Africans were Christian

• West Africa kingdoms defeated them in several battles

• They were stopped at the Battle of Tours

• the Sahara Desert proved to be an obstacle

Answer explanation

In the beginning, Deserts proved to be an obstacle to Islam's spread. However, in the Middle Ages, traders will begin to take the faith across the Sahara to West African kingoms like Ghana and Mali,

What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

• He was the only son of the one true God, Allah

• He was a combination of God and Man

• He was the first and only prophet of Allah

• He was the last and the greatest of the prophets

Answer explanation

Since Muslims believe in the same God as Jews and Christians, they also recognize men like Abraham, Moses, & Jesus as prophets.

Organize these options into the right category

Groups:

(a) Sunni Branch

,

(b) Shi'a Branch

• Majority of Muslims today

• Imam is spiritual leader

• Support Umayyad Dynasty

• Imam Prayer leader only

• Caliph must be a descendent of Ali & Fatima

• Make up only about 15 f Muslims today

• Support Abbasid Dynasty

• Caliph can be any righteous Muslim

Answer explanation

Remember, differences existed among Muslims almost immediately after Muhammad's death. When the 4th Caliph, Ali was killed, the Sunni-Shia' split occurred.