Year 7 - History
Sicily and other Islamic worlds in the 11th century
11th-century Islamic worlds: how similar were the regions of the Islamic world?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of the Islamic world in the 11th century. Pupils study three connected, but contrasting, centres of Islamic civilisation: Baghdad, Cordoba and Sicily.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe what Islamic Sicily was like in the 11th century and explain what made it different from other Islamic worlds.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- As a Muslim island, there was little diversity in 11th century Sicily.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Sicily had become a Muslim province in the 9th century. Mediterranean trade was most important for Sicily.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'province'
a province is an area of a state which is not the capital city and may be considered less important.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: As a Muslim island, there was little diversity in 11th century Sicily. Correction: Sicily was amongst the most diverse places in Eurasia during the 11th century with a population of Muslims, Christians and Jews.
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