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.
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
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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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