Question 1

The greatest challenge faced by Heraclius in the early phase of his reign came from the ______, who took Damascus in 613 and sacked Jerusalem in 614.&#10;A) Persians&#10;B) Avars&#10;C) Syrians&#10;D) Isaurians

Accepted Answer

The Persians were the greatest challenge to Heraclius in the early phase of his reign, capturing Damascus in 613 and sacking Jerusalem in 614 during the Byzantine-Sassanian War.

Question 2

Which of the following was the only region in the world that Muslims did not include in either the &#34;House of the Faithful&#34; or the &#34;House of the Enemy&#34;?&#10;A) Nubia&#10;B) Syria&#10;C) Egypt&#10;D) Sicily

Accepted Answer

Nubia was unique in that it was neither fully incorporated into the Islamic world nor considered an enemy, due to a peace treaty known as the Baqt that allowed for peaceful coexistence.

Question 3

Being cleared of heresy at the &#34;Robber Council&#34; of Ephesus did not keep the ______ from being condemned at the later Council of Chalcedon in 451.&#10;A) Zoroastrians&#10;B) Miaphysites&#10;C) Arians&#10;D) Nestorians

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The journey that Muhammad, seeking sanctuary, took to Yathrib in 622 became known as the ______.&#10;A) Ka'aba&#10;B) Hegira&#10;C) Sura&#10;D) Baqt

Accepted Answer

The Hegira refers to the journey that Muhammad took from Mecca to Yathrib (later renamed Medina) in 622 CE. This journey marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar and is considered a significant event in Islamic history.

Question 5

Which Byzantine general destroyed the Vandal kingdom and mounted a successful invasion of Ostrogothic Italy before being recalled by Justinian?&#10;A) Theodotus&#10;B) Tiberius&#10;C) Justin&#10;D) Belisarius

Accepted Answer

Belisarius was the Byzantine general who successfully destroyed the Vandal kingdom in North Africa and led the invasion of Ostrogothic Italy under the orders of Emperor Justinian I.

Question 6

In the seventh century, the Byzantines developed a secret weapon called ______ that halted Muslim expansion in the Levant.&#10;A) &#34;Nikephoros&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Greek Fire&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Thanatos&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The Reaver&#34;

Accepted Answer

The Byzantines developed a secret weapon called "Greek Fire" that halted Muslim expansion in the Levant.

Question 7

The greatest pressure on the eastern Roman empire during the reign of Theodosius II came from the ______.&#10;A) Huns&#10;B) Slavs&#10;C) Avars&#10;D) Ostrogoths

Accepted Answer

The greatest pressure on the eastern Roman empire during the reign of Theodosius II came from the Huns, who were a significant threat during this period.

Question 8

What was the crown jewel of Justinian's building program in Constantinople?&#10;A) The Hippodrome&#10;B) The Imperial Palace&#10;C) The Church of Hagia Sophia&#10;D) The Baths of Justinian

Accepted Answer

The Church of Hagia Sophia was the most significant architectural achievement of Justinian's reign, renowned for its massive dome and considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.

Question 9

Jews and Christians living under Muslim rule were known as what?&#10;A) &#34;The Elect&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Brothers in the Word&#34;&#10;C) &#34;People of the Book&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The Faithful&#34;

Accepted Answer

Jews and Christians living under Muslim rule were referred to as "People of the Book" because they were recognized as followers of earlier Abrahamic scriptures, which Islam acknowledges.

Question 10

The shrine known as the Ka'aba is located in Mecca.

Accepted Answer

The Ka'aba is a sacred Islamic shrine located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Question 11

Wealthy merchants in Mecca were among the first to embrace Muhammad's efforts to spread his new religion.

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Question 12

The emperor Zeno issued the Henotikon in an attempt to quell religious factionalism in the empire.

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Question 13

The Muslim advance into western Europe was halted when the Byzantine emperor Heraclius defeated a Muslim army at the Battle of Tours.

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Question 14

The Muslim armies allied themselves with the Lombards during their campaigns in North Africa.

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Deck 15: Byzantium and Islam: The End of Antiquity in the East 402-650