Middle Ages: The Golden Age of Islam (p. 69)

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The Middle Ages 

Statement of Inquiry: The identity and development of past societies can be explored through the perspectives of the people who lived there.  

Key Concept: Time, place and space 

Related Concepts: Perspective, Identity 

Global Context: Fairness and development

Which empires expanded their influence during the Middle Ages? - The Golden Age of Islam

Goals of today:

And the end of today's class you...

 ...understand why the Middle Ages is often regarded as the 

Golden Age of Islam 

Which empires expanded their influence during the Middle Ages? - The Golden Age of Islam

Islam was spread by prophet Muhammad and became the main religion of the Caliphate.

The centre of many developments in science, art, trade and technology was the city of Baghdad. 

The House of Wisdom, was the place were people came together to collaborate. 

Baghdad was modern, with a high living standard and lots of innovation like the Elephant Clock

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The Golden Age is a period of history under the Abbasid dynasty, which ruled from...

1. the 8th to 12th century
2. the 8th to 13th century
3. the 7th to 12 century
4. the 7th to 13th century

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Once the Abbasins took over and formed a caliphate, the capital was moved to...

1. Jerusalem
2. Istanbul
3. Mecca
4. Baghdad

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The Abbasids did NOT emphasized the value of...

1. Science
2. Art
3. Religion
4. Commerce

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In this place, Christians, Jews and Muslims came together to share ideas, information and creative work.

1. House of Wisdom
2. House of Fortune
3. House of Pain
4. House of Luck

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The Golden Age of Islam was especially developed in...

1. War machines and warfare
2. Medicine & Healthcare
3. Geography and map-making
4. Literature and Arts

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Which empire completely demolished the caliphate in 1258?

1. The Roman Empire
2. The Frankish Kingdom
3. The Mongol Empire
4. The Chinese Empire

Check out the image on the right.

List all the countries that were united by
the spread of Islam.

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Why is the Middle Ages often regarded as the Golden Age of Islam?

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What was the House of Wisdom?

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Were there only muslims in the House of Wisdom?

Read p. 69 'The Golden Age of Islam'

Other than the House of Wisdom, give three examples why Baghdad was at the centre of many developments in sciences, art, trade and technology.

Tip: you can use Source A on p. 69 for inspiration

Check out Figure 3.14 on p. 70

This picture shows the original design of the Elephant clock.

What do you think the purpose was of this invention?

Check out Figure 3.15 on p. 70

This picture shows a modern reconstruction of the Elephant clock.

What do you think the purpose was of this reconstruction?