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Vocabulary & Concepts: Preserving Greek Texts in the House of Wisdom

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the preservation of Greek texts during the Islamic Golden Age, focusing on the role of the House of Wisdom. It aims to develop students' understanding of key vocabulary and concepts related to historical preservation and translation.

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#History
#History
#House of Wisdom
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Preserving Greek Texts
#Define key terms related to historical preservation and translation.
#Explain the importance of the House of Wisdom in preserving Greek texts.
#Compare different methods used to translate and transmit texts during the Islamic Golden Age.
#Outline the impact of the House of Wisdom on later European scholarship.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Preserving Greek Texts in the House of Wisdom

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the House of Wisdom and Greek Text Preservation

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's account

'The House of Wisdom in Baghdad became a hub for scholars who translated and preserved numerous Greek texts, including works of philosophy, science, and medicine. This effort helped safeguard classical knowledge that might have otherwise been lost.' Provenance: Modern historian's summary of the House of Wisdom's activities.

1.
Define the following terms: 'preservation', 'translation', and 'scholarship'.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why the House of Wisdom was important for preserving Greek texts.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the methods used by scholars at the House of Wisdom to preserve Greek texts with those used in medieval Europe.
[6 marks]
B

Vocabulary Related to Text Preservation

Source B: Dictionary of Historical Terms

'Translation: The process of converting a text from one language to another, often involving interpretation. Preservation: The act of maintaining and protecting texts from damage or loss.'

1.
Outline the difference between 'translation' and 'preservation'.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the role of 'scholarship' in the context of the House of Wisdom.
[4 marks]
C

Impact of the House of Wisdom

Source C: Modern analysis

'The work done at the House of Wisdom laid the foundation for later European Renaissance scholars, who gained access to ancient Greek science, philosophy, and medicine.'

1.
Compare the impact of the House of Wisdom on European scholarship with its influence in the Islamic world.
[6 marks]
2.
Outline how the preservation of texts at the House of Wisdom affected later European thinkers.
[4 marks]

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