Vocabulary & Concepts: The House of Wisdom and the Translation Movement

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~12 mins
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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

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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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.**

1.
Define the term 'Translation Movement'.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of the House of Wisdom.
[3 marks]
B

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.**

1.
Compare the contributions of the House of Wisdom to knowledge in Europe and the Islamic world.
[5 marks]
2.
Outline how the Translation Movement impacted later scientific developments.
[3 marks]
C

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.**

1.
Analyze the significance of the Translation Movement in the context of world history.
[6 marks]
2.
Explain how the work of scholars at the House of Wisdom influenced later generations.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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