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Chapter 11 Review
byzantine Empire and Ancient Arabia
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History
6th Grade
02/11/2009

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Why was Constantinople an important center of trade?
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located the Black Sea and the Mediterranian Sea
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Describe the climate in the southern European part of the Empire.
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hot dry summers and cool wet winters
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What were the goals of emperor Justinian for the Byzantine Empire?
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restore the Roman Empire and governing
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How was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?
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a continuation of the Roman Empire
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where was Constantinople located?
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Bosuros pensisala strait
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How did the physical geography of the Byzantine Empire affect how people lived?
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It determined how they make a living
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Who founded the religion of Islam?
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Muhammed
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List the pillars of Islam.
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1st Pillar - to pry five times a day
2nd Pillar - there is no God but God
3rd Pillar - give charity to the poor
4th Pillar- fast during the holy month of Romadom
5th Pillar - pilgrimage to Mecca if you can afford it
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What caused a split in the Christian church?
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Major disagreement was over the use of icons as part of worship
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How did Islam begin to spread?
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Caliphs carried on Muhammed's mission after his death through trade and conquest
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Why is the Quran important to Muslims?
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it tells them how to live on daily basis
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Why did Justinian rebuild the Hagia Sophia?
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to show his strong ties to the church
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What contributions did Justinian make to the Byzantine Empire?
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rebuilding the Haia Sophia, He established the Intinan Code; conquered North Africa
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What is required of non-Muslims wherever Muslims lived?
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They could not marry Muslims and could not hold government passions and had to pay extra tax
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How were lands that were once part of the Byzantine Empire added to the Islamic world?
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trading conquest and war and conquest
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How did Islam spread?
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Madia heard his teachings
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Review the activity on Line Graphs in your book and workbook
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What was
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Constantinople was the center of education fro the Byzantine Empire
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What is the name of the site of Constantinople?
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Istanbul
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What kinds of crops grow in Southern Europe?
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grapes, olives, barley, wheat
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