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The Translation Movement and the House of Wisdom

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the translation movement at the House of Wisdom, analyzing primary sources to understand its significance in world history.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#House of Wisdom
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Translation Movement
#Explain the purpose of the translation movement at the House of Wisdom
#Compare different perspectives on the impact of translations
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of primary sources related to the House of Wisdom

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The Translation Movement and the House of Wisdom

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Role of the House of Wisdom in the Translation Movement

Source A: The Importance of the House of Wisdom

"The House of Wisdom in Baghdad was a remarkable center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age. It brought together scholars from different parts of the world to translate important texts from Greek, Persian, Sanskrit, and Syriac into Arabic. These translations included works on science, philosophy, medicine, and mathematics, which were then studied, expanded upon, and shared across the Islamic Empire and beyond. The movement not only preserved ancient knowledge but also fostered new discoveries, influencing later European developments. The House of Wisdom served as a hub for intellectual exchange and cultural preservation, making it a vital link between the ancient and medieval worlds." Provenance: Anonymous historian, 12th century, historical summary

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Questions

1.
What does Source A say about the purpose of the House of Wisdom?
[2 marks]
2.
Outline the types of works that were translated at the House of Wisdom according to Source A.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the role of the House of Wisdom with that of similar institutions in Europe during the same period.
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse the reliability and usefulness of Source A for understanding the translation movement at the House of Wisdom.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain how the translation movement contributed to the intellectual development of the Islamic world and beyond.
[3 marks]
6.
Describe the benefits of translating texts into Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age, based on Source A.
[3 marks]
7.
Outline the significance of the House of Wisdom's translation movement in world history.
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the sources of knowledge that were prioritized at the House of Wisdom with those of European medieval institutions.
[6 marks]

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