Sicily and other Islamic worlds in the 11th century
I can describe what Islamic Sicily was like in the 11th century and explain what made it different from other Islamic worlds.
- Year 7
Sicily and other Islamic worlds in the 11th century
I can describe what Islamic Sicily was like in the 11th century and explain what made it different from other Islamic worlds.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sicily had become a Muslim province in the 9th century.
- Mediterranean trade was most important for Sicily.
- Sicily was conquered by the Normans during the 11th century.
- There were profound differences between Sicily, Cordoba and Baghdad.
Keywords
Province - a province is an area of a state which is not the capital city and may be considered less important
Emir - an emir is a type of leader in some Muslim countries
Diverse - a place is diverse if it includes many different types of people
Common misconception
As a Muslim island, there was little diversity in 11th century Sicily.
Sicily was amongst the most diverse places in Eurasia during the 11th century with a population of Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Write the missing word. A is an Islamic state, especially one ruled by a single religious and political leader.
Q2.Which of the following groups ruled over a caliphate in the 11th century?
Q3.Which statement is most accurate about Cordoba's participation in the slave trade?
Q4.Which area did not have any Muslim rulers in the 11th century?
Q5.Which statement about the books held in Cordoba's royal library is accurate?
Q6.Identify the accurate difference between Cordoba and Baghdad.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match-up each keyword with its correct defintion.
a political and religious leader of Muslim communities
a type of leader in some Muslim countries
area of a state which is not the capital city