How Baghdad became the ‘City of Peace'
I can describe how Islam grew from its early origins to the founding of Baghdad, 'the City of Peace'.
How Baghdad became the ‘City of Peace'
I can describe how Islam grew from its early origins to the founding of Baghdad, 'the City of Peace'.
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Lesson details
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.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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