The Round City of Baghdad c.900AD
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the design, significance, and features of Baghdad's Round City around 900 AD, encouraging students to understand its historical context and importance.
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#History
#History
#Baghdad c.900AD
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#The Round City
#Explain the purpose of Baghdad's Round City
#Compare the design of the Round City with other medieval cities
#Analyse the significance of the city's features for its inhabitants
#Outline the historical context of Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age
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The Round City of Baghdad c.900AD
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Baghdad's Round City
Source: Description of Baghdad c.900AD
'The city was built as a perfect circle, with the caliph's palace at the center. The city was enclosed by a high wall, with gates on each side. Inside, the streets radiated out like spokes of a wheel, leading to the central palace.'
Provenance: Historical account from a 10th-century traveler.
1.
Explain why Baghdad was built as a circular city. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the layout of Baghdad's Round City with typical medieval European cities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the main features of Baghdad's city layout and their purpose. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the importance of the city's design for its inhabitants during the Islamic Golden Age. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a brief explanation of how Baghdad's Round City reflected Islamic cultural values. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Analyse the role of Baghdad's city planning in fostering a thriving intellectual and cultural environment. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the reasons why Baghdad's design has been considered innovative for its time. (3 marks)
[3 marks]8.
Compare Baghdad's city design with other contemporary cities in terms of symbolism and practicality. (4 marks)
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