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What Should I Know for Module 1?

01.01 Roman Empire to 500 CE Guided Notes
—Why was the Roman Empire divided geographically?

—Who was Constantine, and why did he move the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople?

—Why did the Eastern half of the Roman Empire last longer than the Western half of the Roman Empire?

—Which half of the former Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire?

—What are the important cities of the Byzantine Empire? (4 cities)
—Capital of Byzantine Empire:

—Major city in Egypt:

—Western Byzantine capital in Italy:

—Eastern Byzantine capital in Syria:

01.02 Monotheistic Religions Guided Notes

—What are some similarities between the monotheistic religions?


—What are some differences between the monotheistic religions?


—Below sketch out a timeline from Abraham in 2000 BCE to Muhammad’s death in 632 CE

01.03 The Expansion of Islam Guided Notes

—What happened at the Battle of Poitiers? (a.k.a. Battle of Tours)

—How did Islamic culture and religion spread so quickly? (Two ways)

—Where were some of the regions Islam spread?

—What are the two factions that make up the Islamic religion?

—What is the main difference between the two factions of Islam?

—Who are Dhimmis?

—Which group or Empire brought Islamic culture to India?

—Which leader helped settle religious arguments and bring peace to India?

01.04 The Golden Age of Islam Guided Notes

—What does the term “Golden Age” mean?

—How did paper impact the economy?

—Why was the House of Wisdom important?

—What are some of the specific achievements from the Golden Age of Islam? How did they help to contribute to Islam’s Golden Age?

01.05 The Byzantines Guided Notes

—How did the Byzantines preserve Roman and Greek culture?
—Examples of Roman culture:



—Examples of Greek culture:


—What was the iconoclasm controversy?

—What were the arguments of the iconoclasm controversy?
—Arguments FOR the use of icons:

—Arguments AGAINST the use of icons:

—What was the Great Schism?

—What were the main arguments of the Great Schism?
Issue
Western Roman Catholic
Eastern Greek Orthodox
Use of icons?




Who had the most power?




Main language?




Capital city?




Leavened or unleavened bread?








01.06 Byzantine Empire Achievement and Expansion Guided Notes
—Why was Constantinople an important city?

—What were some of the great achievements of the Byzantine Empire?

—Who was Justinian I?

—Who was Theodora?

—Who was Belisarius?

—What was Justinian’s code?

01.07 Collapse of an Empire Guided Notes
—How did each of the following reasons contribute to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
—Justinian’s Plague:

—Belisarius and invading forces:

—The Macedonians:

—The Crusades:

—The Ottoman Turks:

Answer 1

The Roman Empire was divided geographically due to its size and the need for efficient administration. Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople for strategic and political reasons. The Eastern half of the Roman Empire lasted longer than the Western half due to its stability and ability to withstand invasions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Roman Empire to 500 CE

Why was the Roman Empire divided geographically?

The Roman Empire was divided geographically due to its vast size and the need for efficient administration. It was easier to govern the empire when it was divided into smaller regions.

Who was Constantine, and why did he move the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople?

Constantine was the Roman Emperor who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople, which is now known as Istanbul. He made this decision for strategic and political reasons. Constantinople had better access to trade routes and was easier to defend.

Why did the Eastern half of the Roman Empire last longer than the Western half of the Roman Empire?

The Eastern half of the Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, lasted longer than the Western half because it was more economically and politically stable. It had a strong bureaucracy, a prosperous economy, and was better able to withstand invasions.

Which half of the former Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire?

The Eastern half of the former Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire.

What are the important cities of the Byzantine Empire? (4 cities)

The important cities of the Byzantine Empire include Constantinople (the capital), Alexandria (in Egypt), Ravenna (in Italy), and Antioch (in Syria).

Capital of Byzantine Empire:

The capital of the Byzantine Empire was Constantinople.

Major city in Egypt:

A major city in Egypt was Alexandria.

Western Byzantine capital in Italy:

The Western Byzantine capital in Italy was Ravenna.

Eastern Byzantine capital in Syria:

The Eastern Byzantine capital in Syria was Antioch.

Monotheistic Religions

What are some similarities between the monotheistic religions?

Some similarities between the monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) include a belief in one God, ethical teachings, and a focus on religious texts.

What are some differences between the monotheistic religions?

Some differences between the monotheistic religions include their beliefs about the nature of God, the role of Jesus, and the religious practices and rituals.

Below sketch out a timeline from Abraham in 2000 BCE to Muhammad’s death in 632 CE

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