Middle Ages (7): The golden age of Islam and the crusades (p. 69 - 70)

The Middle Ages 
Statement of Inquiry: The identity and development of past societies can be explored through the perspectives of the people who lived there.  

Key Concept: Time, place and space 

Related Concepts: Perspective, Identity 

Global Context: Fairness and development
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The Middle Ages 
Statement of Inquiry: The identity and development of past societies can be explored through the perspectives of the people who lived there.  

Key Concept: Time, place and space 

Related Concepts: Perspective, Identity 

Global Context: Fairness and development

Slide 1 - Slide

Read p. 69 and 70 and write down the English words you find difficult + a Dutch translation.

Slide 2 - Open question

Which empires expanded their influence during the Middle Ages?
On the next slides are some notes, take them over in your notebook. 

Don't forget to click on the tags, for extra information! 

Upload a picture of your notes. 

Slide 3 - Slide

The Golden Age of Islam
After the death of prophet Muhammad in 632 CE,  Islam spread across the Middle East. 


Science, art, trade and technology was highly developed here: the Golden Age of Islam

Baghdad was the centre of developments:
  • House of Wisdom
  • Advanced sanitation
  • High living standards 
Map: the spread of Islam

Slide 4 - Slide

The Crusades
The succes of the Golden Age was put under pressure by the crusades (kruistochten)


Odered by the Pope, Christians took over the holy city of Jerusalem in the 11th century.

A major positive consequence of the crusades was the exchange of knowledge about:
  • Medicine, science, food and gunpowder
Map: the crusades

Slide 5 - Slide

During this class, you have taken a few notes. Upload a picture of your notebook here.

Slide 6 - Open question

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Slide 7 - Video

00:33
The Golden Age is a period of history under the Abbasid dynasty, which ruled from...
A
the 8th to 12th century
B
the 8th to 13th century
C
the 7th to 12 century
D
the 7th to 13th century

Slide 8 - Quiz

00:48
Once the Abbasins took over and formed a caliphate, the capital was moved to...
A
Jerusalem
B
Istanbul
C
Mecca
D
Baghdad

Slide 9 - Quiz

01:00
The Abbasids did NOT emphasized the value of...
A
Science
B
Art
C
Religion
D
Commerce

Slide 10 - Quiz

01:20
In this place, Christians, Jews and Muslims came together to share ideas, information and creative work.
A
House of Wisdom
B
House of Fortune
C
House of Pain
D
House of Luck

Slide 11 - Quiz

02:09
The Golden Age of Islam was especially developed in...
A
War machines and warfare
B
Medicine & Healthcare
C
Geography and map-making
D
Literature and Arts

Slide 12 - Quiz

02:56
Which empire completely demolished the caliphate in 1258?
A
The Roman Empire
B
The Frankish Kingdom
C
The Mongol Empire
D
The Chinese Empire

Slide 13 - Quiz

What was life like in Britain during the Middle Ages?
On the next slide, watch the video (in Dutch) about the crusades. 

After watching the video, answer the questions. 

Slide 14 - Slide

Slide 15 - Video

Read Source A on p. 69 and answer the question:
List at least 5 things that show why Baghdad was such an advanced city during the Middle Ages.

Slide 16 - Open question

Answer the question:
What can the Golden Age of Islam teach us about the Middle Ages? Is it similar to or different from your first ideas of the Middle Ages?

Slide 17 - Open question

What was life like in Britain during the Middle Ages?
On the next slide, type at least 5 key-words you have learned during this class. 

Slide 18 - Slide

Golden Age of Islam
&
Crusades

Slide 19 - Mind map