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Arabian & Byzantine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ______ was the great cathedral in Constantinople. | Hagia Sophia |
| What are Icons? | Images of religious people and symbols. |
| What is the chariot race track in Constantinople was known as ____. | Hippodrome |
| What did Justinian do with Roman Law? | Revised laws to make them simpler and easier to understand |
| What conclusion can you draw from this passage? "The Byzantines viewed the emperor not just as the head of government but as a living representative of God and Jesus Christ ." | People believed in a united church and state (united religion and government) |
| What effect did Justinian's Code from Roman Law have on the modern world? | It provided a basis for many legal codes in the western world. |
| Why was the Byzantine Empire considered a "blended culture?" | There was a blending of Greek language and Roman traditions |
| The Basilica Cistern allowed the people of Constantinople to do what?? | Collect water underground, for use, by the people |
| Why did the Western Christians (Roman Catholics) feel that Icons were okay to use-against Emperor Leo III's wishes? | Many people could not read so the icon helped them understand their religion. |
| What made the Emperor Justinian and his wife, Theodor, unique? | They both came from the lower class and shared power equally. |
| ______ was the main language and cultural influence of the Byzantine Empire. | Greek |
| Which statement best expresses the main idea of this passage? "While trading in the Middle East, Europeans learned Muslim songs and how to play Muslim musical instruments. Every day words as cotton, lemon, syrup, coffee came into use in English from the | European merchants brought Muslim ideas and goods to Europe. |
| ______ covers 3/4 of the Arabian Peninsula. | Desert |
| What usually developed around an oasis? | City's and trading centers |
| Most Muslims of today are affiliated with which branch of Islam? | Sunni |
| According to Muslims, the prophet Abraham built this over the site where a natural water spring formed in the desert. | Ka'ba |
| What does "Islam" mean? | Surrender |
| ______ is known as the guiding principles for worship to Muslims. | Five Pillars |
| Which statement is untrue about the Qur'an? | It provides guidelines on how Muslims should live it is the Islamic holy book it is the written word of God **Muhammad wrote it** False |
| The Bedouin's survived the harsh climate of the Arabian peninsula by doing all of these EXCEPT?? | Formed tribes for protection herded animals for food and travel raided other tribes in order to take property **built adobe style of housing** - FALSE- they lived in tents and moved around |
| Which group of invaders from Central Asia ended the Arabian Empire in 1258? | Mongols |
| How did the location of the Byzantine capital (Constantinople) allow the city to become strategically, economically, and culturally important? 4pt. | Had 3 sides water and a wall to protect it. It was located along the crossroad trade route between Europe and Asia. Had access to fishing and trading ships. Later they put a chain across the harbor to protect from water attacks. |
| There were 4 major issues that led to the split of the Christian Church. One was the concern over the use of Icons. Identify 2 of the 3 remaining issues and explain how each of those issues impacted the split of the Church. 4 pt. | 1 - Authority/leadership: the pope claimed to be the head of ALL churches. |
| There were 4 major issues that led to the split of the Christian Church. One was the concern over the use of Icons. Identify 2 of the 3 remaining issues and explain how each of those issues impacted the split of the Church. 4 pt. | 2 - Military Invasions: pope asked the Byzantine Emperor for help but he refused, so pope had to get the Franks to help. 3 - Excommunication: the pope and the patriarch removed one |
| The geography in the Arabian Peninsula region: desert, oases, coastal plain and mountains caused many challenges for people. Identify and explain 2 ways people from this region used their natural surroundings to adapt and survive in these regions. | Desert - clothing was light, face and most of body covered for sun and sand protection, used camels to haul supplies - they could go great distances without water access and they have special eyes to help protect from sun and sand. Oases - towns popped n |
| The Islamic Empire formed by the Arabians provided new technology and knowledge to the world that helped improve future generation's ability to succeed. Identify 2 advancements provided by the Arabians and explain its influence on our modern day. | Ex: Astronomy: Chess: Geometric and Floral designs: Irrigation and underwater wells: |
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