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Which city became the capital of the Greek Eastern part of the Roman Empire?
Which city became the capital of the Greek Eastern part of the Roman Empire?
- Constantinople (correct)
- Rome
- Athens
- Byzantium
What was the section in the west of the Roman Empire called?
What was the section in the west of the Roman Empire called?
- Latin Western Empire (correct)
- Greek Eastern Empire
- Constantinople
- Byzantine Empire
Why was Byzantium strategically located for trade and military purposes?
Why was Byzantium strategically located for trade and military purposes?
- It controlled the sea route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean
- It was a valuable port
- It was located on both sides of the Bosporus
- All of the above (correct)
Who became a Christian and encouraged the spread of Christianity in Byzantium?
Who became a Christian and encouraged the spread of Christianity in Byzantium?
What was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire?
What does the word Byzantium refer to?
What does the word Byzantium refer to?
When did the Roman Empire split in two?
When did the Roman Empire split in two?
What happened to the Latin Western Empire in 476?
What happened to the Latin Western Empire in 476?
What was the old Greek city of Byzantium renamed to?
What was the old Greek city of Byzantium renamed to?
What did the Greek Eastern Empire become known as?
What did the Greek Eastern Empire become known as?
Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the religion founded by Muhammad in Arabia?
What was the religion founded by Muhammad in Arabia?
Which empire conquered Egypt and Syria in the 7th century?
Which empire conquered Egypt and Syria in the 7th century?
What was the name of the church built in Constantinople between A.D. 532 and 537?
What was the name of the church built in Constantinople between A.D. 532 and 537?
Which empire captured Constantinople in 1453?
Which empire captured Constantinople in 1453?
What is the Arabic name for God?
What is the Arabic name for God?
Which empire was known for its art and architecture during this period?
Which empire was known for its art and architecture during this period?
Which empire extended from Spain to India by the eighth century?
Which empire extended from Spain to India by the eighth century?
What was the name of the new Muslim Empire established by the Ottomans?
What was the name of the new Muslim Empire established by the Ottomans?
What was the name of the largest Christian church that was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans?
What was the name of the largest Christian church that was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans?
During his reign, Suleiman the Magnificent expanded the Ottoman Empire to include which of the following regions?
During his reign, Suleiman the Magnificent expanded the Ottoman Empire to include which of the following regions?
Which of the following is true about Suleiman the Magnificent?
Which of the following is true about Suleiman the Magnificent?
In which year did Muhammad escape from Mecca to live in Medina?
In which year did Muhammad escape from Mecca to live in Medina?
Which region did the Muslims conquer after defeating the Byzantines at Heliopolis in 640?
Which region did the Muslims conquer after defeating the Byzantines at Heliopolis in 640?
Who defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732?
Who defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732?
Which kingdom did the Moors establish in Spain?
Which kingdom did the Moors establish in Spain?
What role did the Moors play in the future of Europe?
What role did the Moors play in the future of Europe?
Which of the following did the Muslims value and expand on?
Which of the following did the Muslims value and expand on?
Which of the following terms originated from the Muslims?
Which of the following terms originated from the Muslims?
What were the navigational instruments developed by the Muslims used for?
What were the navigational instruments developed by the Muslims used for?
Flashcards
Constantinople
Constantinople
The capital of the Greek Eastern part of the Roman Empire.
Latin Western Empire
Latin Western Empire
The western portion of the Roman Empire, using Latin.
Bosphorus Strait
Bosphorus Strait
A crucial waterway connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Constantine
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Christianity
Christianity
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Byzantium
Byzantium
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476 AD
476 AD
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Islam
Islam
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Allah
Allah
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Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
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1453
1453
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Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
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Suleiman the Magnificent
Suleiman the Magnificent
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622
622
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Battle of Tours
Battle of Tours
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The Moors
The Moors
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Mathematics
Mathematics
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Astronomy
Astronomy
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Medicine
Medicine
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Al-Khwarizmi
Al-Khwarizmi
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Astrolabe
Astrolabe
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Study Notes
Roman Empire and Byzantium
- Constantinople became the capital of the Greek Eastern part of the Roman Empire.
- The section in the west of the Roman Empire was called the Latin Western Empire.
- Byzantium was strategically located for trade and military purposes due to its proximity to the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Emperor Constantine became a Christian and encouraged the spread of Christianity in Byzantium.
Byzantine Empire
- The official religion of the Byzantine Empire was Christianity.
- The word Byzantium refers to the Greek Eastern Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire.
- The Roman Empire split in two in the 4th century.
- The Latin Western Empire ceased to exist in 476.
- The old Greek city of Byzantium was renamed Constantinople.
- The capital of the Byzantine Empire was Constantinople.
Islam and the Ottoman Empire
- Islam is the religion founded by Muhammad in Arabia.
- The Arabs conquered Egypt and Syria in the 7th century.
- The Church of Hagia Sophia was built in Constantinople between A.D. 532 and 537.
- The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople in 1453.
- The Arabic name for God is Allah.
- The Byzantine Empire was known for its art and architecture during this period.
Ottoman Empire Expansion
- The Ottoman Empire extended from Spain to India by the eighth century.
- The new Muslim Empire established by the Ottomans was called the Ottoman Empire.
- The largest Christian church, Hagia Sophia, was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans.
- Suleiman the Magnificent expanded the Ottoman Empire to include Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa during his reign.
- Suleiman the Magnificent was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
Islamic Conquests
- Muhammad escaped from Mecca to live in Medina in 622.
- The Muslims conquered Egypt after defeating the Byzantines at Heliopolis in 640.
- Charles Martel defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732.
- The Moors established a kingdom in Spain.
- The Moors played a significant role in the future of Europe, introducing Islamic knowledge, art, and architecture.
Islamic Achievements
- Muslims valued and expanded on Greek knowledge, particularly in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
- The term "algorithm" originated from the Muslim mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.
- Muslims developed navigational instruments, including the astrolabe, which was used for navigation and astronomy.
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