The Islamic Golden Age: Innovations & Learning
Students will examine the Abbasid Caliphate, the House of Wisdom, and advancements in science, math, and medicine.
Key Questions
- Explain how Islamic scholars preserved and advanced knowledge from Greek, Roman, and other civilizations.
- Analyze the key factors that enabled the flourishing of the Islamic Golden Age.
- Evaluate how extensive trade networks facilitated the diffusion of Islamic culture and innovations beyond the Middle East.
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