Byzantine and Islamic Empire review

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Justinian Code

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Collected laws from all over the Roman Empire (over 5,000 laws)

Created one uniform code of laws

Lasted 900 years

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Icons

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religious paintings used by Eastern Orthodox Christians to assist in prayer/worship

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Allah

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God in Arabic

Same God as Jews and Christians

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Muslim

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"one who has submitted to God"

Someone who practices Islam

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Muhammad

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Founder of Islam

Last and greatest prophet

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Prophet

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Messanger of God (speaks to God)

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Qur'an or Koran

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Sacred text/book of Islam

Must be read in Arabic

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Mosque

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Islamic house of worship

-Rugs used for prayer

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The Five Pillars of Islam

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5 core beliefs and practices of all Muslims

-Makes religion a daily part of your life

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Caliph

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religious and political leader of the Islamic Empire