The Significance and Factors of the House of Wisdom
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of the House of Wisdom and the factors that contributed to its development. Students will analyze various influences and rank their significance.
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The Significance and Factors of the House of Wisdom
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the House of Wisdom
Source A: Excerpt from a Historian
'The House of Wisdom was a major intellectual center during the Islamic Golden Age, where scholars translated and preserved classical knowledge, fostering scientific and philosophical advancements.' Provenance: Modern historian's overview, written in 2000.
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Explain why the House of Wisdom was important in world history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the roles of scholars and rulers in the development of the House of Wisdom. (5 marks)
[5 marks]3.
Outline the main factors that contributed to the development of the House of Wisdom. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in the growth of the House of Wisdom? Justify your answer with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse how religious beliefs influenced the work at the House of Wisdom. (5 marks)
[5 marks]6.
Rank the four factors—Political, Social, Economic, Religious—in order of their importance to the House of Wisdom's success. Justify your ranking. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the long-term impact of the House of Wisdom on global history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Compare the significance of the House of Wisdom to similar centers of learning in other civilizations. (6 marks)
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