The Islamic Golden Age: A Contrast
Comparing the development of cities like Baghdad and Cordoba with the medieval towns of England.
Key Questions
- 1Why was Baghdad considered the center of the world in the 11th century?
- 2How did Islamic scholars preserve Ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?
- 3Was Europe "backward" compared to the Islamic world at this time?
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