Global History Review for Test1. Constantinople- important trading center. Connected ASIA, EUROPE, AFRICA. Central location
contributed to its prosperity. Roman Empire Capital in 476 A.D.
2. Emperor Justinian-preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman culture.
3. Justinian’s Code- Served as a model for European legal systems.
4. Byzantine Empire-Preserved Greek and Roman cultures. Influenced Russia.
5. Cyrillic Alphabet, Orthodox Christianity- Introduced to Russia by the Byzantine Empire.
6. Middle Ages- Began in Western Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
7. Rome- Twelve Tables, Road System, Republic Form of Government , Women enjoyed some legal rights.
8. Christianity- Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant Churches
9. Monotheism- belief in one God. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all monotheistic religions believing
in one God.
10. Neolithic Revolution- Permanent settlements developed in river valleys.
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Byzantine Empire- formed after Ancient Rome was divided into Eastern and Western Rome.
12. Christianity and Islam- have roots to Judaism.
13. Five Pillars of Islam/Ten Commandments- provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.
14. Islam- Koran, jihad, hegira, Five Pillars.
15. Cultural Diffusion- Islam spread to Africa, Europe, and Asia .