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The Preservation of Greek Texts and the House of Wisdom

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet designed to help students plan an essay on how the House of Wisdom contributed to preserving Greek texts. The worksheet scaffolds the essay with focused questions and provides guidance on structuring arguments.

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#History
#History
#House of Wisdom
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Preserving Greek Texts
#Analyse the role of the House of Wisdom in preserving Greek texts
#Compare the influence of the House of Wisdom with other cultural centers
#Explain the importance of preserving Greek knowledge for later societies

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The Preservation of Greek Texts and the House of Wisdom

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Role of the House of Wisdom in Preserving Greek Texts

Essay Question:

How did the House of Wisdom contribute to the preservation of Greek texts, and why was this important for later societies?

Introduction Thesis: Outline the main argument about the significance of the House of Wisdom in preserving Greek knowledge and its impact on the Renaissance and beyond.

Point 1 with Evidence: Explain the methods used by the House of Wisdom scholars to translate and copy Greek texts.

Point 2 with Evidence: Analyse the influence of preserved Greek texts on scientific, philosophical, and mathematical developments in later Islamic societies and Europe.

Counter-argument: Outline potential limitations or criticisms of the House of Wisdom’s role in preservation.

Conclusion: Summarise the importance of the House of Wisdom in maintaining Greek knowledge and its lasting influence.

Use the questions below to guide your essay planning.

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Question 1

What was the purpose of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

1.
Explain the main purpose of the House of Wisdom. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Question 2

Compare how Greek texts were preserved in the House of Wisdom with their preservation in Europe during the Middle Ages.

1.
Compare the methods and significance of Greek text preservation in the House of Wisdom and medieval Europe. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Question 3

Outline the significance of Greek texts preserved by the House of Wisdom for later societies.

1.
Explain why the preservation of Greek texts was important for the development of science and philosophy in later societies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
E

Question 4

Analyse the impact of the House of Wisdom on the European Renaissance.

1.
Analyse how the House of Wisdom contributed to the European Renaissance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
F

Question 5

Compare the role of the House of Wisdom with other ancient or medieval centers of learning.

1.
Compare the House of Wisdom with other centers such as Alexandria or medieval monasteries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
G

Question 6

Explain the challenges faced in preserving Greek texts during the Islamic Golden Age.

1.
Explain some challenges scholars faced in preserving Greek texts during this period. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
H

Question 7

Outline the legacy of the House of Wisdom in modern education and scholarship.

1.
Outline the lasting impact of the House of Wisdom on modern scholarship. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
I

Question 8

Analyse the significance of cultural exchange in the success of the House of Wisdom.

1.
Analyse how cultural exchange contributed to the success of the House of Wisdom. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
J

Question 9

Compare the preservation of Greek texts in the Islamic world with that in China or India.

1.
Compare the approaches to preserving Greek knowledge in the Islamic world and in China or India. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
K

Question 10

Write a brief summary explaining why the House of Wisdom was a key center for preserving ancient knowledge.

1.
Summarise the importance of the House of Wisdom in the context of preserving ancient knowledge. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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