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Essay Planning: The Impact of the Translation Movement in the House of Wisdom

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to help students plan an essay on the translation movement at the House of Wisdom, focusing on its significance and impact.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#House of Wisdom
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Translation Movement
#Analyse the role of the House of Wisdom in cultural exchange
#Compare different perspectives on the translation movement
#Explain the significance of translation efforts in the Islamic Golden Age

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Essay Planning: The Impact of the Translation Movement in the House of Wisdom

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Essay Planning: The Translation Movement at the House of Wisdom

Essay Question:

To what extent did the translation movement at the House of Wisdom contribute to the spread of knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age?

Use the following questions to plan your essay. Each question is designed to help you develop a balanced and detailed response, including an introduction, main points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

Note: Remember to support your points with evidence and to evaluate different perspectives where possible.

1.
Outline a thesis statement for your essay that explains your overall position on the importance of the translation movement.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the House of Wisdom contributed to the translation of Greek and Persian texts. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the impact of the translation movement on scientific knowledge with its impact on philosophical ideas. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse the reasons why the translation movement was considered a turning point during the Islamic Golden Age.
[6 marks]
5.
Describe the main challenges faced by scholars involved in the translation movement.
[3 marks]
6.
Explain the significance of the House of Wisdom's translation movement in the context of cultural exchange between East and West.
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the role of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad with similar institutions in other cultures or periods.
[6 marks]
8.
Analyse the long-term effects of the translation movement on European Renaissance ideas.
[6 marks]
9.
Write a conclusion summarizing the importance of the translation movement at the House of Wisdom.
[4 marks]

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