Examining the Scholars of the House of Wisdom

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the scholars of the House of Wisdom, focusing on their contributions and significance in history.

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Examining the Scholars of the House of Wisdom

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title: The Significance of Scholars in the House of Wisdom

Question: How did scholars at the House of Wisdom contribute to the advancement of knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age? Outline your essay with a clear introduction, main points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

1.
Write an introduction thesis statement that explains the importance of scholars in the House of Wisdom. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how scholars contributed to the translation movement at the House of Wisdom. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the contributions of at least two scholars associated with the House of Wisdom. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyze the impact of the scholars' work on later European scientific progress. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a counter-argument questioning whether the scholars' contributions were the most important aspect of the House of Wisdom. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Conclude by summarizing why scholars at the House of Wisdom are considered significant in history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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