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KS2 Early Islamic Civilisation
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1
What shape was the ancient city of Baghdad?
circle
square
octagon
triangle
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Which of these was the House of Wisdom NOT known for?
Encouraging new scientific discoveries
Only letting Arab scholars study there.
Having the largest collection of books in the world.
Attracting the greatest minds of the world.
3
Where is Baghdad located?
Europe
Middle East
America
Africa
4
Which of the following was NOT a traditional Arabic food?
Honey
Fish
Dates
Potatoes
5
Why was the city in such a good location?
It was part of the Roman Empire
It was easy to defend.
It was Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthplace
It was on the Silk Road
6
Who lay siege to Baghdad in AD 1258?
Persians
Vikings
Mongols
Romans
7
Which modern country is Baghdad the capital of?
Turkey
Syria
Iran
Iraq
8
Education was seen as important in the Early Islamic civilisation
False
True
9
What period was happening in Britain at the same time as the Early Islamic Civilisation?
Victorians
Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
Normans
Roman Empire
10
Which river runs through Baghdad?
Tigris
Thames
Nile
Euphrates
11
What feature were Early Islamic houses built around?
Courtyard
Fireplace
Garden
Fountain
12
What is the name of the pattern often used in Islamic art?
Tartan
Geometric
Natural
Abstract
13
What type of building is this?
House of Wisdom
Caliph's palace
Mosque
Souk
14
What is the climate like in the Middle East?
Cold and dry
Hot and humid
Hot and dry
Cold and wet
15
What city did the caliph Al-Mansur found?
Mecca
Baghdad
Istanbul
London
16
Which caliph founded the House of Wisdom?
Caliph Abu-Bakr
Caliph Harun Al-Rashid
Caliph Al-Mahdi
Caliph Al-Mansur
17
What year was the House of Wisdom built?
AD 637
AD 786
AD 752
AD 767
18
What is Islam's holy book?
Bible
Torah
Quran
Gita
19
By which date did the House of Wisdom hold the most books in the world?
AD 950
AD 800
AD 900
AD 850
20
What was made in China and sold in Europe?
Spices
Perfume
Silk
Iron
21
What colour did the River Tigris turn during the siege?
purple
green
black
blue
22
Which religion was the main religion in Baghdad in AD900?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
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What was the Silk Road?
A Roman road
A major trading route
The caliph's highway
A road made of silk
