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History at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 6: What were the achievements of the Islamic states 600-1600?

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Where the unit fits in

This unit follows unit 2 'Medieval monarchs', unit 3 'Medieval people', unit 4 'Medieval church', and unit 5 'Elizabeth I'. This unit provides an alternative overview of the period from the perspective of a contemporary, but different, culture. It provides contrasts and connections with aspects of British history - specifically with the Crusades and with Henry VIII.

It must be emphasised that this approach to Islam is primarily from an historical point of view and not a religious one. This unit links with unit 7B 'What's in a building?' in the art and design scheme of work.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What is Islam?
2. How did the world of the Middle East change during the life of the Prophet Muhammad
3. A new Islamic city: how did the Abbasid caliphs organise their new capital at Baghdad?
4. How did Arab Muslims contribute to the world of mathematics and science during the Middle Ages?
5. What can we learn from the architecture of Islamic civilisations?
6. How successful were the crusader attacks on the Islamic world?
7. Why do people disagree about Salah al-Din?
8. How powerful were the rulers of the Ottoman empire?
9. What were the achievements of the Islamic states 600-1600?