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Harun al-Rashid and Baghdad c.900AD

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on Harun al-Rashid and the city of Baghdad around 900 AD. Students will examine primary source material to understand the political, cultural, and economic aspects of this period.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Baghdad c.900AD
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Harun al-Rashid
#Explain the content and significance of the source
#Compare the source's perspective with other historical knowledge
#Analyze the reliability and purpose of the source

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Harun al-Rashid and Baghdad c.900AD

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Analyzing a Primary Source on Baghdad c.900AD

Source A: Description of Baghdad under Harun al-Rashid

"Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, was a thriving city filled with grand palaces, bustling markets, and scholars from all over the world. Harun al-Rashid, the caliph, was known for his wise rule and support for learning and arts. The city was a center of trade, culture, and innovation, with the House of Wisdom as a symbol of knowledge. People from diverse backgrounds lived and worked in Baghdad, making it a vibrant and prosperous metropolis. The caliph often hosted grand events and displayed wealth through large feasts and festivals, which attracted visitors from distant lands. The city’s streets were busy, filled with merchants, scholars, and travelers, reflecting a society that valued education, commerce, and cultural exchange.” Provenance: Anonymous historian, circa 900 AD, historical description

1.
What does Source A tell us about Baghdad during Harun al-Rashid's reign? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
How useful is this source for understanding life in Baghdad around 900 AD? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare this source with what you know about other cities at the time. What similarities or differences can you identify? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the purpose of this source. Why might the author have written it? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain how the source reflects the importance of Baghdad during Harun al-Rashid’s reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the depiction of Baghdad in this source with the possible realities faced by its inhabitants. What might be overlooked? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Summarize what you have learned from this source about the cultural and economic life of Baghdad around 900 AD. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain why sources like this are important for understanding history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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