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World History
Unit 5 Lesson 1 “The Byzantine Empire”
1. The eastern half of the Roman empire
would survive after the fall of Rome in
476, and be the Byzantine Empire.
2. Constantinople, the capital, was a center
of world trade & was called “The City.”
3. The Byzantine Church split from the
Catholic Church & became the Eastern
Orthodox Church.
4. After a long decline the Byzantines were
conquered by the Ottomans in 1453.
World History
Unit 5 Lesson 1 “The Byzantine Empire”
Important Byzantine Contributions
1. They preserved Greco-Roman
learning.
2. Justinian’s law code would be
widely imitated in Europe.
3. The Byzantine Empire served as a
“shield” that protected Europe
from Muslim attacks from the east.
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World History
Unit 5 Lesson 2 “Islam”
Background
Mecca was important as an
stopping point for caravan traders.
Mecca was home of the Kaaba,
which housed hundreds of idols.
Many people came to worship.
Muhammad, orphaned at six,
worked for his uncle as a trader.
At 25, Muhammad managed
caravans for Khadijah & they
married.
World History
Unit 5 Lesson 2 “Islam”
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Beginnings of Islam
In 610, at age 40, Muhammad claimed the
angel Gabriel had told him god, or Allah,
had chosen him to restore true religion. He
began preaching.
After 12 years, Muhammad had few
converts, but many enemies, and was run
out of Mecca.
This flight, or Hegira, to Medina allowed
the religion to grow. By 630, he had
conquered Mecca… by 632 all of Arabia!
World History
Unit 5 Lesson 2 “Islam”
4. When Muhammad died, he left no
clear successor, or caliph.
5. The first 4 caliphs all knew
Muhammad well and the empire grew
tremendously, but when Ali was
assassinated, Islam split.
World History
Unit 5 Lesson 2 “Islam”
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Branches of Islam
Sunni- The vast majority of
Muslims.
Shi’a, or Shi’ite- Believe only
relatives of Muhammad were
rightful caliphs, expect one to
return.
Sufi- very emotional, often mix in
other beliefs.
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World History
Unit 5 Lesson 2 “Islam”
Basic Teachings
There is one god, Allah, & Muhammad
is his last prophet.
The Qur’an is scripture, should be in
Arabic to truly be Allah’s word.
The Torah, Psalms, & Gospels are
scripture, but are inaccurate.
God has sent 25 prophets, including
Moses & Jesus.
There will be a Day of Judgment.
World History
Unit 5 Lesson 2 “Islam”
6. God is totally sovereign, in control,
of all things, including salvation.
7. The only way to be certain of going
to paradise is to die during a
pilgrimage to Mecca or to die in a
jihad.
8. They follow the Five Pillars of
Islam.