Vocabulary & Concepts: The House of Wisdom and the Translation Movement
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the House of Wisdom and the Translation Movement during the Islamic Golden Age. Students will develop their understanding through definitions, comparisons, and analysis of historical significance.
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Vocabulary & Concepts: The House of Wisdom and the Translation Movement
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Vocabulary Definitions
Source: The House of Wisdom was a centre of learning in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a place where scholars translated and studied texts from Greek, Persian, Indian, and other cultures. The Translation Movement involved converting texts from various languages into Arabic, making knowledge accessible across different civilizations.**
Comparison of Contributions
Source: Scholars at the House of Wisdom translated texts from Greek, Sanskrit, Persian, and more, which introduced new scientific ideas, mathematical concepts, and philosophical theories to the Islamic world and later to Europe. These translations included works by Aristotle, Ptolemy, and Indian mathematicians.**
Analysis of Significance
Source: The efforts at the House of Wisdom helped preserve ancient knowledge and facilitated cultural exchange. This played a vital role in the development of science, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age and beyond.**
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- 1/1/2026
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