Islam benchmark
For how many years did the ban on the use of icons continue?
113 years
How many years passed from the first serious Muslim threat to Constantinople until the city finally fell to Muslim conquerors.
358 years
According to the map, the land along the West coast of the Arabian Peninsula was under Islamic control by what year?
632
What united the people of Arabia before Muhammad was born?
A common language and culture.
The merchant would have to travel towards the Northwest to make in to Constantinople.
A merchant traveling from Makkah to Constantinople would need to travel in what direction?
What was Justinian's Code?
A systematic body of law, that revised outdated and confusing laws. An organized set of laws the improved on past laws.
The Atlantic Ocean.
By the year 750, Islamic lands had expanded to its farthest Western border along which body of water?
Which on the following events occurred first? [(The Roman Catholic church and the Eastern Orthodox church split) (Constantinople becomes a capital city) (Hagia Sophia was finished being built) (People were allowed to use icons to worship again after being banned before)]
Constantinople becomes a capital city is first according to the timeline.
Practicing their old religion.
Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain used the Inquisition against Muslims and Jews who was become Christian. What did it accuse them of doing?
According to the information on the timeline, what countries persecuted the Jewish people by expelling them from their land?
France, Spain, and England
Why did Muhammad travel beyond the Arabian Peninsula?
He worked as a trader. Making caravan trips for trade.
I can tell the location of the battle sites because there is a map key in the bottom of the map that helps me understand where certain things are. The are marked with a symbol. The four battle sites are Tours, Damascus, Jerusalem, and Kadisiya.
How can you tell the location of the battle sites? What are the 4 battle sites?
It has been 965 years.
How many years have it been since the schism (separation) of the Eastern or Western churches?
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslims tradition?
It was the birthplace of Muhhamad
A disagreement over what issue developed into a rebellion in 532?
Of the Blue and Green conflicting expands in the rebellion. Blues and greens chariot racing conflicts
What does the term "Muslim" mean?
One who surrender to god.
According to the information on the timeline, the First through Fourth Crusades typically lasted how long?
The First Crusade lasted 3 years. The Second Crusade lasted 2 years. The Third Crusade lasted 3 year. The Fourth Crusade lasted 2 years. So about 2-3 years.
How early did Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
They charged them extra taxes but treated them fairly otherwise
When the pop crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman emperor, why did the Byzantines become angry?
They felt that their empress was the rightful ruler of the remains of the Roman Empire. The Byzantines believed their empress Irene should have been Holy roman Emperor. Charlemagne was crowned because he was a male and Irene was a Woman.
Who were the Blues and the Greens?
Two different teams that voted for different teams in the Chariot races. People would fight in the streets after races. Fans of opposing team that played in the Hippodrome.
Poor people and children
Unlike the first three Crusades, some later Crusades were primarily movements of
The seljuks move within 100 miles from Constantinople. So, the byzantine emperor asked for the Pope for help.
What event in 1905 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
He was visited by an Angel named Gabriel. He was told that he was the messenger of god and he had to spread around god's teachings. The angel Gabriel appeared before him and told him to teach monotheism.
What happened to Muhammad in the cave? What was he told to do?
A winged horse took him to Jerusalem and he rose to heaven there.
What was Muhammad's Night Journey
A device for computing time based on the location of the sun or the stars. A tool used for navigation.
What was the astrolabe?
To gain control of Jerusalem and Palestine. To reclaim Palestine.
What was the main goal of the Christians during the Crusades?
They allowed anyone to get help who needed it. Separate wards from men and women. They were also clean and safe. Anyone could get treatment there. They had separate words for females and males and patients with contagious disease.
What were Muslim medieval hospitals like?
Which battle prevented Muslim armies from conquering more of Europe?
Which battle prevented Muslim armies from conquering more of Europe?
It was also the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and the many sea and overland trade routes linking East and West. Good location on a river at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Which factors gave Constantinople the biggest advantage for trade?
The following events that didn't occur during the last crusades were 1076- Seljuk Turks take Jerusalem.
Which on the following events on the timeline did not occur during the last Crusades? [(1076-Seljuk Turks take Jerusalem) (1258- Mongols destroy Baghdad) (Mamluks stop Mongols in Palestine) (Jews expelled from England)]
The Persian philosopher, he also wrote a book called "The Canon of Medicine" which later helped others. Known as the prince of physicians because he wrote a widely used medical textbook. He also one of Islam's most famous philosophers
Who is Ibn Sina?
Because of they way they were written made it look like the numbers. Because they are written similar to Arabic numbers.
Why are 1,3,5,7, and 9 called the Arabic numerals?
They feared that if Muhammad grew stronger, he would seize political power. They did not like the idea that people should share their wealth those less fortunate. The leaders were merchants who wanted to keep the money they earned for themselves.
Why did many leaders of Makkah disagree with Muhammad's teachings?
It was an important city because it was the capital of Abbasid Caliphate. It was a majestic city.
Why was Baghdad an important city?
Which events took place in the Hippodrome?
chariot races