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Trade Hub of Baghdad c.900AD

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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This worksheet analyses a primary source related to Baghdad's role as a major trade hub around 900AD, encouraging students to understand its economic and cultural significance.

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Trade Hub of Baghdad c.900AD

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Baghdad as a Trade Hub in 900AD

Source A: The Wealth of Baghdad

"Baghdad, the heart of the Islamic world, flourished around 900AD as a bustling center of trade. Merchants from Persia, China, India, and Africa brought spices, silks, gold, and other valuable goods through its markets. The city’s strategic location along the Silk Road and its advanced infrastructure, including markets, caravanserais, and waterways, made it a vital trading hub. Traders and scholars gathered in Baghdad, exchanging not only goods but also ideas, culture, and knowledge. The city’s prosperity was reflected in its impressive architecture, libraries, and diverse population. The traders appreciated the safety, stability, and wealth of Baghdad, which fostered economic growth and cultural exchange across continents."* Provenance: Al-Masudi, 940AD, historical report

1.
Explain what the source tells us about Baghdad's role as a trade center in 900AD. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of the source with its origin and author. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how useful and reliable this source is for understanding Baghdad’s trade in 900AD. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse how the source helps us understand the cultural and economic significance of Baghdad. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain the importance of Baghdad’s geographic location for its role as a trade hub. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Describe the infrastructure that supported trade in Baghdad according to the source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Outline the types of goods traded in Baghdad as mentioned in the source. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
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Compare Baghdad’s role as a trade hub with another historical city you know. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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