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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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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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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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Madia heard his teachings |
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Review the activity on Line Graphs in your book and workbook |
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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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What kinds of crops grow in Southern Europe? |
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grapes, olives, barley, wheat |
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