Chapter 1 Byzantine Empire Flashcards
How did the Beduins become such great guides for traders?
They were nomads and they knew there way around
After Muhammad’s death, what two groups formed?
Shiites and Sufis
How many times a day do Muslims need to pray?
five
When the Muslims prayed they faced towards what?
Mecca
What was the name of the Islam holy book?
Quran
A what did the Shiites believe?
any man who was a descendent of Muhammad could lead
What did the Sufis believe?
any truly religious man could lead their faith
After the schism the Christian church split into _____ and _____.
Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church
The Byzantine Empire received a final rule of greatness under who ?
Basil II
Why was a Justinian a could emperor
He was energetic and never gave up on a task
What does the Bospurus connect?
The Black Sea and The Sea of Marmara
One of Justinians most lasting contributions was a _______ __ ____.
System of Laws
The Arabian Peninsula was covered by what geographical feature?
dessert
When Muhammed was 40 he first heard God speak to him through what.
The Angel in the Cave
The word Muslim means what
A person who submits