Teaching the Middle East: A Resource for Educators – The “Golden Age” of Islam

Contributed By: Connor Seidenschwarz
Language of Presentation: English
Media Format: Downloadable File, Image/Photo, Webpage
School Level: Middle/High School
Institution/Provider: The Oriental Institute, The University of Chicago
Author: Wadad Kadi
Collection: Teaching the Middle East
Condition of Use: Custom Permissions
Description:

This module provides essays and lesson plans for teachers who want to introduce the “Golden Age” of Islam into their school curriculum. The module focuses on the background and areas of achievement of classical Islamic civilization from 610 to 1258 CE. It includes introductory essays, as well as the following essays:

“What Happened to Islamic Civilization after the Golden Age of Islam?”

“Muslim Theology and “Book-Culture” in Early Islamic Society”

“What are the Most Important and Famous Monuments That Were Produced in the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization?”

“Did Islam Spread by the Sword in the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization?”

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