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world civ exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Roman Split into what Two empires? | Western Roman Empire and Eastern Roman Empire |
| Which Roman Empire fell first? | Western Roman Empire |
| Why did the Western Roman Empire fall? | Because of Barbarians and also Germanic tribes started to fight romans and move into Italy |
| What Empire survived as the Byzantine Empire? | Eastern Roman Empire |
| What is Late Antiquity? | the transition between ancient and medieval history |
| Who was Known as the First christian emperor of Rome? | Constantine |
| What did Constantine do? | He Defeated Maxentius for control of Rome, Founded Constantinople, Allowed christian to not be persecuted. |
| What is the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire? | Constantinople |
| What was found on the Arch of Constantine? | Christian symbols inside and other roman religion symbols |
| What had a Perfect location for trade between Europe and Asia and a Good defense? | Constantinople |
| What did Edward Gibbon say? | “It was surprising how long Rome lasted” |
| who was Justinian I? | Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 to 565, built the Hagia Sophia, issued legal code, Reconquered Italy and North Africa, married Theodora (prostitute) |
| What was Abrahamic Faith? | Abraham was in there religion like judaism and christianity |
| What is a Caliphate? | A islamic unified state ( ISISI tried to bring this back) |
| What are the 5 pillars of Islam? | 1. Profession of faith- there is only allah and muhammad is his prophet 2. Pray-5 times a day 3. The holy month of ramadan- fasting from sunset to sundown 4. Making the Hajj- pilgrimage to mecca during the month of ramada 5. Giving alms to the poor |
| What happened after Muhammads Death? | 1. His father in-law and Abu Bakr is chosen as Caliph 2. the islamic movement expands, using raids because of Father in-law 3. The Quran calls the Jihad or “striving in the way of the lord”- sometimes we translate as “holy war” |
| Calipahte Rashidun? | Capital (medina in arabia), rulers (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali), known for (rapid expansion of islam) |
| Caliphate Umayyads? | Capital (Damascus, in syria), Rulers (Mu’awiya), known for (embraced arabic language, favored arabs in government) |
| Caliphate Abbasids? | Capital (Baghdad, in Iraq), Ruler (all rulers descended from Muhammads uncle), known for (turned baghdad into a center of learning and culture) |
| What are the two main sects of islam? | Sunni and Shia |
| What is the sunni Considered? | orthodox and is the larger of the sects |
| How can the sunni be identified | those who accepted the ascension of abu bakr (Muhammds uncle) |
| What did the Shia support? | Ali, Muhammads son in law as caliph (4th Caliph) |
| Who inhabited most of modern day France, and were considered barbarians by the romans? | The franks |
| Who Founded the Carolingian Dynasty, which reached its peak under the greatest frankish king, Charlemagne? | King Charles Martel |
| was named the holy roman emperor by the Pope in the year 800, He's not roman, mutually beneficial for pope because he gets a big emperor to support catholic | Charlemagne |
| Why did the pope name Charlemagne the holy roman emperor? | beneficial for pope because he gets a big emperor to support catholic |
| Who is the most powerful man ruling over the german states (modern day germany) | Holy Roman Emperor |
| What happened after Charlemagne's death? | his empire split into 3 parts, with each kingdom ruled by one of his grandsons |
| Who are the Vikings? | Early middle ages Norsemen from Scandinavia that began battling all along the coasts of western Europe. Using longships to sail up river |
| What happened to the vikings? | They settle down and convert to christianity in places like Ireland, England, and especially the north of France which become Normandy |
| Who is the pope? | believed to speak with the authority of god on earth. He had the power to excommunicated (expel) people from the church, which he used to compel monarchs to obey his commands |
| What are Heretics? | were those who challenged official church doctrine ot those who possessed beliefs contrary to church teachings. Accused Heretics were often tortured and/or executed for their beleifs. |
| What was the largest and most problematic heresy in the eyes of the catholic church? | Arian Heresy |
| Why were the crusades created? | To help Byzantine because they were losing in war against Seljuk Turks |
| Who was Muslims most influential person in the crusades? | Saladin and Muslim Unification |
| Who was the Most chivalrous knight? | Godfrey of bouillon |
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