How Baghdad became the ‘City of Peace'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how Islam grew from its early origins to the founding of Baghdad, 'the City of Peace'.
Key learning points
- Baghdad was founded in the early days of Islamic civilisation’s ‘Golden Age’.
- Islam spread from the Arabian peninsula to the Southern Mediterranean, Middle East and parts of Asia.
- Islam spread due to strong leadership, military strength, opponents’ weaknesses and tolerance shown to captured cities.
- The wealth that came from trading networks led to the founding of Baghdad as a new capital for the Abbassid Caliphate.
Keywords
'Golden Age' of Islam - the 'Golden Age' of Islam was a time of incredible learning, success and wealth
Tolerance - tolerance is to accept other people’s culture, religion and differences
Common misconception
Baghdad was a city where everyone was expected to follow Islam.
People from all over the world visited Baghdad and practising other religions was tolerated.
Teacher tip
Compare images of current day Baghdad to the images of the initial circular city to trace the remains of it and to discuss further similarities and differences.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Baghdad is also known as the ...
Q2.The Arabian dynasty that ruled the Islamic world between 750 CE and 1258 is known as the ___________ Caliphate.
Q3.What was the Silk Road?
Q4.How did control of some parts of the Silk Road help the Islamic Empire?
Q5.Which statements are true about the construction of Baghdad?
Q6.Which statements about Baghdad are not true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The time of the Abbasid Caliphate is also known as the ___________ of Islam.
Q2.Which statements about the 'House of Wisdom' are true?
Q3.Place these events about the Early Islamic civilisation in the correct order.
Q4.Who was the first person to share the word of Islam?
Q5.Match the words to their meaning.
Q6.How long did the Golden Age of Islam last?
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