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15 Cards in this Set
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Sasanids
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Persian Dynasty who took power from the parthians and raided the eastern Roman frontier. Took Roman emporer Valian captive in battle.
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Constantine
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Resolved bitter conflict of western Rome by defeating Maxentius in 312CE at battle of Milvian Bridge.
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Justinian
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Created digest of Roman and church law that is the foundation of modern western law.
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Bulgars
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Accepted Islam by late tenth century. Cousins in the Balkins in whats now Bulgaria.
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Constantine V
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Brought economic stability after territorial losses.
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Monophysites
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Believe the Christian doctrine that holds that christ has but one single nature as opposed to the position that he has two natures (One human, One devine).
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Iconoclasm
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The breaking of images under Leo.
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Great Schism
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Last in a series of breaks between the churches of Rome and constantineople.
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Muhammed
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Profit
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Hijra
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The departure of profit Muhammad from Mecca for medine 622 CE.
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Umma
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Community or nation of believers in Islam.
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5 Pillars
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1. Profession of faith,
2. Pray 5 times a day, 3. Giving of alms, 4. Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, 5. Make a pilgramage to Mecca at least once during life time. |
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Hadith
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Collection of sayings, deeds and traditions of Prophet Muhammad.
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"Rightly Guided" Caliphs
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Gods Deputy
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Mu'awiya
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Uthman kingsman opposing Ali Authority.
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