Timeline & Chronology of the House of Wisdom and Preservation of Greek Texts

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline & Chronology of the House of Wisdom and Preservation of Greek Texts

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Timeline of the House of Wisdom and Greek Text Preservation

Source A: Historical Overview

The House of Wisdom in Baghdad, established in the 8th century, became a major center for translation and preservation of Greek texts. Many classical manuscripts were translated into Arabic, which helped preserve and transmit the knowledge of ancient Greece to later periods.

Source B: Excerpt from a Medieval Scholar

During the 9th and 10th centuries, scholars in the House of Wisdom translated numerous Greek works, especially in philosophy, science, and medicine. These texts would later influence both the Islamic world and medieval Europe.

Source C: Modern Historian View

The preservation of Greek texts during the Islamic Golden Age was crucial for the survival of classical knowledge, which might have otherwise been lost during the Middle Ages in Europe.

1.
Outline the main purpose of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the efforts made in the 9th century to those in the 10th century regarding Greek text preservation.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain how the preservation of Greek texts during the Islamic Golden Age impacted Europe.
[4 marks]
4.
Write a brief timeline listing the key events in the preservation of Greek texts from the 8th to 10th centuries.
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse why the translation movement was important for preserving Greek scientific and philosophical knowledge.
[4 marks]
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Compare the roles of Arabic scholars and European scholars in the preservation of Greek texts.
[3 marks]
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Explain the significance of the House of Wisdom in the context of world history.
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1/1/2026
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