Preserving Greek Texts: The Role of the House of Wisdom
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the House of Wisdom's efforts to preserve Greek texts during the Islamic Golden Age, focusing on how these actions impacted the transmission of knowledge.
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Preserving Greek Texts: The Role of the House of Wisdom
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Introduction to the House of Wisdom
The House of Wisdom in Baghdad was a major intellectual centre during the Islamic Golden Age. It was established in the 8th century and became famous for translating and preserving Greek texts. These texts included works on philosophy, science, and medicine, which might otherwise have been lost.
Source A: Historian's View
'The House of Wisdom was crucial in saving the knowledge of the Greeks, ensuring that their ideas would influence future generations across different cultures.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 20th century.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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