Year 5 - History
How Baghdad became the 'City of Peace'
Early Islamic civilisation: how did Baghdad become the 'City of Peace'?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop broad knowledge of Islam's rise. They study Muhammad's role and the early caliphates before focusing on the creation of Baghdad as a new capital for the Islamic Umayyad Caliphate. The unit focuses on the second-order concept of causation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how Islam grew from its early origins to the founding of Baghdad, 'the City of Peace'.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- '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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Baghdad was a city where everyone was expected to follow Islam.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
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.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. ''Golden Age' of Islam'
the 'Golden Age' of Islam was a time of incredible learning, success and wealth.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Baghdad was a city where everyone was expected to follow Islam. Correction: People from all over the world visited Baghdad and practising other religions was tolerated.
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