Baghdad's connection to the medieval world
I can describe the different ways in which Baghdad was connected to the wider medieval world.
Baghdad's connection to the medieval world
I can describe the different ways in which Baghdad was connected to the wider medieval world.
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Key learning points
- Baghdad, and the wider Islamic world, was connected to both Asia and Europe by trade, communication and ideas.
- Baghdad was built on the Abbasids’ wealth from the Silk Road and added to it through trade from East to West.
- Baghdad was connected to the historic Greek and Persian dominance of the region through science and architecture.
- The Caliph’s sponsorship of the sciences and the arts meant that Baghdad both imported and exported classical knowledge.
- Baghdad’s House of Wisdom and its universities made it a centre of scientific discovery and engineering prowess.
Common misconception
Baghdad, especially during the Abbasid Caliphate, was an isolated or insular city.
Baghdad was a major hub of trade, communication, and intellectual exchange, connecting the Islamic world with both Asia and Europe.
Keywords
Medieval - medieval refers to the Middle Ages, a period in history that lasted from about 500 to 1500 CE
Sponsorship - sponsorship is when someone supports an event, activity or person, usually by giving money
Classical - classical refers to knowledge, ideas, art, literature, and cultural achievements from ancient Greece and Rome
Engineering - engineering is the use of science and maths to solve problems and build things
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