Baghdad, the ‘City of Peace'
I can explain the founding of the city of Baghdad.
Baghdad, the ‘City of Peace'
I can explain the founding of the city of Baghdad.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Abbasid Caliphate overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE and ruled land from Tunis to Multan.
- Baghdad was founded in 762 CE by caliph Al-Mansur to become the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
- Built by 100,000 workers to show off Abbasid wealth and power, it became the richest, most populous city in the world.
- It was built on the fertile banks of the River Tigris in the Mesopotamia valley.
- Baghdad had a circular layout and many public facilities like parks, hospitals, and libraries.
Common misconception
Baghdad was a place of unrest.
Baghdad was a wealthy and populous city, often referred to as the City of Peace.
Keywords
Abbasid - an Abbasid was a member of the third dynasty of caliphs that ruled the Islamic Empire after Muhammad (PBUH)
Al-Mansur - Al-Mansur was the second caliph of the Abbasid caliphate
Populous - a populous city or place has a large number of people living there
Public facilities - public facilities are spaces, equipment and services that can be used by anyone in the community
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
holiest city according to Muslims
cube-shaped building and holiest site for Muslims
focus of the Hijra
'City of Peace'
Exit quiz
6 Questions
hospitals, libraries and parks
the city is founded
the city's founder