BMS.7.SS - Byzantine/Islamic World Summative

What sporting event greatly affected life and politics in Constantinople?

• chariot racing

• Olympic competition

• gladiator combat

• javelin throwing

What aspects of Byzantine culture are observed in the Hagia Sophia?

• ethnic and linguistic diversity

• imported and exported trade goods

• mosaic art and architecture

• political and religious reforms

What is the church split that occurred in 1054 called?

• icon

• creed

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• East-West Schism

What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

• Qur'an

• Sunna

• Hadith

• Abbasid

How do Muslims describe Muhammad?

• as the founder of the city of Mecca

• as an important Sunni Muslim

• as the son of God

• as their greatest prophet

Why did Muhammad flee from Mecca to Yathrib?

• He believed he could get more followers in Yathrib.

• Mecca’s political leaders made life difficult for him.

• Yathrib was a pilgrimage center.

• His ancestors came from Yathrib.

What happened during the Hijrah?

• Muhammad moved to Yathrib.

• The angel Gabriel first appeared to Muhammad.

• The government of Mecca was overthrown.

• The first caliph was named.

Why do Muslims strive to follow the Sunna?

• They believe that it is Allah’s word as sent through the angel Gabriel.

• They believe that it is a legal system from God.

• They believe it provides instructions on how to live a godly life.

• They believe it tells them how caliphs should be chosen.

While the Umayyads were ruling, Islam split into what two branches?

• A) Sunni and Shi’ite

• B) Sunni and Abbasid

• C) Mongol and Abbasid

• D) Mongol and Shi’ite

Why were al-Zahrawi’s writings important?

• They explored new ideas in algebra.

• They helped unify the beliefs of Muslims and Hindus.

• They encouraged people to blend together different cultures.

• They recommended medical treatments for a wide range of illnesses.