Ancient World History Byzantine Empire and Dar al-Islam Test Review

Test Date:  Monday, March 3rd

Format:  15 Multiple choice questions (3 points each); 1 essay (choice of 2, 55 points)

You are responsible for knowing the following:

Chapter 13, pages 358-369

• The major aspects of the Byzantine Empire from the reign of Justinian through the 11th century
• Characteristics of Justinian’s reign and the major figures associated with him
• The development and characteristics of a distinct Byzantine identity
• language, military , religion
• Changes in Byzantine territory from Justinian's reign to the 11th century
• Characteristics and organization of the Byzantine military
• types of soldiers and their equipment
• organization /which units were bigger/smaller than others
• the significance of the military manual--The Strategikon

 Chapter 7

• The major aspects of Islam and the emergence of the Dar al-Islam:
• Major characteristics of pre-Islamic Arabia
• geography
• culture
• The life and significance of Muhammad, emphasizing his role as the prophet and characteristics of his leadership—religious, political, and military
• The significance of the Qur’an and Hadith (you should be familiar with the excerpts we discussed in class)
• The major aspects of Islam, including the 5 pillars (you should know the Arabic terms)
• The emergence of the Dar al-Islam after Muhammad, including the territory it covered
• The division between Sunni and Shia, along with the characteristics of Sufism
• Major characteristics, similarities and differences between the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties
• Major cultural, social, and artistic characteristics and accomplishments of the Dar al-Islam