Social Studies Byzantine and Islam Quiz Flashcards
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roman emperor, AD 306, made entire Roman Empire Christian
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Constantine
2
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Capital of Eastern Roman Empire and later Byzantine
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Constantinople
3
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one of the greatest Byzantine emperors
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Justinian
4
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organized collection and explanation of laws for the Byzantines
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Justinians Code
5
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a split, particularly in a church or religion
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Schism
6
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a prophet and founder of Islam
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Muhammad
7
Q
people with no permanent home searching for resources
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nomads
8
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a group of traders, travelling together for safety
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caravan
9
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Arabian trading center, Muhammads birthplace
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Mecca
10
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follower of Islam
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Muslim
11
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Muslim house of worship
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Mosque
12
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holy book of Islam
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Qur´an
13
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a muslim poet, mathematician, and astronomer
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Omar Khayyam
14
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a muslim ruler
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caliph
15
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being closer to God through prayer, fasting, and simple living
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Sufism
