BJU Press Heritage Studies 6 Chapter 10

The city of Constantinople had a good location for trade and defense. T/F

• True

• False

After Justinian's time, the Byzantine army grew weaker because it used many mercenaries. T/F

• True

• False

Muhammad's teachings were compiled by his followers into the Avesta. T/F

• True

• False

Muslim scholars made important contributions in mathematics, medicine, and philosophy. T/F

• True

• False

Leo III ordered the destruction of all icons because he believed they were idols. T/F

• True

• False

One-third of Europe's people died in a flu epidemic in the 1300s. T/F

• True

• False

The Byzantine Empire fell in 1371. T/F

• True

• False

One lasting contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the preservation of Greek learning, philosophy, and literature. T/F

• True

• False

Which was not true of the Nika Revolt?

• Justinian had grown unpopular because he taxed the people heavily and ignored their privileges.

• Riots in the Hippodrome led to an uprising against the emperor.

• The word nika meant "revenge."

How did the location of Mecca contribute to the development of Islam?

• Its mountains gave it protection from invaders.

• Its natural resources promoted a strong economy.

• Its position along trade routes brought new ideas and religious beliefs.