Understanding the Round City of Baghdad c.900AD
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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This worksheet explores the architectural, cultural, and historical significance of Baghdad's Round City around 900 AD, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts.
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#History
#History
#Baghdad c.900AD
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#The Round City
#Explain the purpose and features of the Round City of Baghdad
#Compare Baghdad's city planning with other ancient cities
#Analyse the cultural and political significance of Baghdad's design
#Outline key vocabulary related to medieval Islamic cities
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Understanding the Round City of Baghdad c.900AD
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Introduction to Baghdad's Round City
The Round City of Baghdad was a remarkable example of medieval Islamic urban planning, built around 900 AD during the Abbasid Caliphate. It was designed as a perfect circle, with walls, gates, and a central palace. The city was a hub of culture, science, and politics, symbolizing the power and sophistication of Baghdad.
Vocabulary:
- Fortifications: Defensive walls and structures built to protect the city.
- City planning: The process of designing and organizing the layout of a city.
- Caliphate: The Islamic state led by a caliph, a religious and political leader.
- Medieval: The period roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, characterized by castles, feudalism, and Islamic civilizations.
- Dome: A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
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Explain why the Round City of Baghdad was built in a circular shape. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the design of Baghdad's Round City with that of other ancient cities you know. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the key features of the architecture of the Round City of Baghdad. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the cultural and political significance of Baghdad's city design. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of city planning in medieval Islamic cities like Baghdad. (4 marks)
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