Midterm Review

Front

The Eastern Roman Empire became what empire after the fall of Western Rome?

Back

The Byzantine Empire

Answer explanation

The Byzantine Empire would be known for maintaining European culture.

Front

What are two ways the Romans culturally influenced the Byzantines?

Back

Latin and Christianity

Answer explanation

The Byzantines were heavily influenced by the Romans & Greeks, but were also very multi-cultural.

Front

As Roman influence started to fade, what culture began to influence the Byzantine Empire?

Back

Greek

Front

How did the geography of Constantinople make it a successful capital for the Byzantine Empire?

Back

Its location on a peninsula allowed for easy sea trade and protection.

Answer explanation

Constantinople was at the center of world trade.

Front

Which of these best describes how Islamic culture spread? (7.17) Options: Through Buddhist monks traveling from China to Japan. Through trade and conquest, which is known as cultural diffusion. Through the rapid conquest of land by the Mongols. All of the above

Back

Through trade and conquest, which is known as cultural diffusion.

Answer explanation

The Umayyad caliphs ensured spread through conquest, while the Abbasid caliphs ensured spread through trade.

Front

What body of water is number 4? Options: The Arabian Sea, The Euphrates River, The Tigris River, The Mediterranean Sea

Back

The Mediterranean Sea

Front

Who is the founder of Islam?

Back

Muhammed

Front

For protection, most travelers on the Arabian peninsula traveled in groups called what?

Back

Caravans

Answer explanation

Early Arabians were called the Bedouin.

Front

What does Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?

Back

They are monotheistic.

Front

What is the main source of guidance for Muslims?

Back

The Quran