Question | Answer |
Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina and back in an event referred to as the ___. | Hijrah
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The Islamic holy book is called _____. | The Quran
| This sect of Islam looks for the most qualified to be the successor to the caliph. | Sunni
| This is the holy month in which Muslims fast during the day light hours. | Ramadan
| Muslims are required to pray _____ facing _____. | 5 times a day/Mecca
| The pilgrimage Muslims take to Mecca is called the ___. | Hajj
| The essential duties of all Muslims are collectively referred to as ___. | The Five Pillars
| Islam spread through ____ and _____. | Trade and Jihads
| What is the “world of Islam” called? | Dar al Islam
| What continents did Islam spread to? | Asia, Africa, Europe
| Which sect of Islam believes the new leader should be a relative of Muhammad or his son-in-law, Ali? | Shia
| Which sect of Islam believes the new leader should be based on merit? | Sunni
| Which trade routes did the Muslims participate in (3)? | IOTS, Silk Road, Trans Saharan
| How is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity? | believe in the same God, follow Ten Commandments, recognize same prophets, recognize “Old Testament”
| Why was Byzantium selected as Constantine’s new capital? | located at the crossroads of E/W, easy to defend
| What made the walls protecting Constantinople “safe” from earthquakes? | Limestone mortar allowed flexibility
| What defense measure was used to protect Constantinople from a sea attack? | large linked chain was stretched across the Golden Horn
| Who was responsible for major building projects such as the Hagia Sophia? | Justinian
| Why did many distrust Theodora? | She was seen as an immoral woman/prostitute
| How did Justinian respond to the Nika Rebellion? | Slaughtered 30,000 in the Hippodrome. |