Ancient Islam + Byzantine Empire

Co-Empress of the Byzantine Empire who came from poverty

When the sun is in the sky, Muslims must not eat during this holy month...

When the Ottoman Turks came into power, they were Muslim and changed the Hagia Sophia into a

One reason for the Great Schism is the disagreement about praying to religious symbols called

The Byzantine empire lasted 1,000 years after the Roman Empire because

Emperor who expanded the empire, created new laws, built the Hagia Sophia, & married Theodora

Justinian created a large arena used to hold chariot races. It was the site of the Nika Revolts

Why was Constantinople a rich city?

What defense against invaders did Constantinople have?

This Germanic Tribe, led by Atila, is known for trying to attack Constantinople

The leader of the Islamic empire was called this:

These warriors on horseback were fierce, vicious enemies of the Barbarians

When Muslims pray, they read out of this book:

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is known as the

The Byzantine emperor who reorganized and explained Roman laws

Why did the Great Schism take place?

The head of the Roman Catholic Church

A person believed to speak the word of God:

These invaders used cannon fire to conquer Constantinople in 1453 AD

Iconoclasm took place during this time period:

Which emperor built upon the city of Byzantium and renamed it?

Which of the following is NOT a Pillar of Islam?

The emperor who moved Rome's capital to a new location

An official split in a religion

A new set of laws created for the Byzantine Empire that influenced areas all of Europe

Who is head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

The Byzantines recorded educational writings from the following civilization(s)

This tribe overthrew the Byzantine empire and changed the religion from Christianity to Islam

What are 2 ways Islam spread?

Sunni and Shia Muslims split over this issue:

This word means "split" and refers to a large disagreement in the Christian church

Justinian's Code influenced modern Europe's

The Byzantine Empire eventually fell to a group called the

Justinian had many accomplishments. One in particular is a church known for it's architecture

Muslims pray this many times a day:

The founder of Islam who Muslims believe spoke the word of God

All Muslims must try to visit this city, the birthplace of Muhammad, once in their lives.

Co-Empress of the empire with a focus on women's rights