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Introduction to the Middle Ages/ Islam vs. Christianity
Middle Ages:
The time period after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire and the “rebirth” of the
Renaissance that was marked by barbarian invasions, building of religious empires, and
development of many nations we see as countries today.
Religious Comparison
Islam
Christianity
Founder: Muhammad
Foundation: Jewish Tradition expanded
through Jesus and his followers
Text: Quran (Old/New Testament)
Text: Bible (Old/New Testament)
Five Pillars
- One God (Allah
- Prayer
- Charity
- Fasting
- haji: pilgrimage
United Against Islam (Most of Europe)
Controlled all forms of Communication
People listened to EVERYTHING the Church
said
Jihad: Holy War fought by Islamic people to
spread Islam to most of N. Africa, Persian
Church is operated by a Hierarchy
Empire, India, Spain, and eventually conquered
Constantinople (gain control of the East
Empire: Nations within Europe who are united
Roman Empire)
by the common goal of Islamic destruction and
control of the world, tried to keep the Holy
Empire: loosely tied group of countries who
Roman Empire intact
tried to get rid of Christianity while trying to
maintain control of trade