Chapter 1 Byzantine Empire Flashcards

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How did the Beduins become such great guides for traders?

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They were nomads and they knew there way around

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After Muhammad’s death, what two groups formed?

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Shiites and Sufis

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How many times a day do Muslims need to pray?

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five

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When the Muslims prayed they faced towards what?

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Mecca

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What was the name of the Islam holy book?

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Quran

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A what did the Shiites believe?

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any man who was a descendent of Muhammad could lead

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What did the Sufis believe?

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any truly religious man could lead their faith

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After the schism the Christian church split into _____ and _____.

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Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church

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The Byzantine Empire received a final rule of greatness under who ?

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Basil II

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Why was a Justinian a could emperor

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He was energetic and never gave up on a task

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10
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What does the Bospurus connect?

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The Black Sea and The Sea of Marmara

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11
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One of Justinians most lasting contributions was a _______ __ ____.

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System of Laws

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12
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The Arabian Peninsula was covered by what geographical feature?

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dessert

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When Muhammed was 40 he first heard God speak to him through what.

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The Angel in the Cave

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The word Muslim means what

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A person who submits

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15
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What is the event where Muslims were invited to Yathrith

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Hijra

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Who’s death split the Muslim world in to 2

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Uthman