The Middle Ages Flashcard

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In Arabic, Islam means

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submission to the will of Allah

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The holy book is Islam is the

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Quran

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What is one similarity between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?

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They are all monotheistic.

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The Arabian Peninsula is the crossroad to which 3 continents? Africa, Asia, Australia; Africa, North America, Europe; Asia, Europe, Australia; Asia, Africa, Europe

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Asia, Africa, Europe

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What does Hajj mean?

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Sacred pilgrimage to Mecca

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Which term describes the land given to a knight for his service? (Options: serf, fief, vassal, Fealty)

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fief

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Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?

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It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.

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Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

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The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order

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What is the name of the code that a knight was required to maintain during the Middle Ages, which included fighting courageously and defending his people and territory?

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Code of Chivalry

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What time period is referred to as the Middle Ages in Europe?

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The time period between the 5th and 15th centuries.