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| Major Contributions of the Byzantine Empire | They gave us law-The Code of Justinian |
| How did the geography of Constantinople contribute to the city's importance? | It was an avenue of trade |
| What is the geography of the Arabian Peninsula? | The desert takes up most of the Arabian Peninsula. Towns and cities grew around oases which was enough to support plant and animal life. |
| How did Muhammad's teachings spread? | Muhammad worked in the caravan trade. His teachings spread by merchants and traders. |
| About who does the phrase "People of the Book" refer | Muhammad felt respect for Jews and Christians and called them "people of the book." |
| What did Islam's golden age contribute to science and mathematics? | Algebra,geometry,Organized all medical knowledge, water driven machines, studied the skeleton |
| What was the meaning of tolerance during Islam's Golden Age? | Their acceptance of differences, Jews and Christians who accepted Muslim rule could practice their religion |
| How did the Roman Catholic Church influence the life of peasants in the Middle Ages? | The Church made laws and enforced them. It gained wealth by collecting taxes. They got fiefs from Lords for their service. These church lands were farmed by men and women dedicated to serving the Church. (Monks & Nuns). They developed better ways of growing crops. The Church restored order in Europe. Population grew on manors and many peopl had to move to the towns. Many peasants who left to work in towns saw their lives improve. Some even became middle class. |
| In what way did the Crusades impact trade and finance? | They increased trade and made the use of money more common. |
| Nation | a community that shares goverment |
