Introduction
This WebQuest will teach you about Islam
You will learn about Life in the Islamic World. You can answer these questions on a seperate piece of paper.
Task
Vocabulary
1) What are Mosques?
2) What are Bazaars?
3) What is an Astrolabe?
4) What is a Minaret?
Process
Short Answer Questions
1) Who held the most power in Muslim society? (There may be multiple people.)
2) Why were Muslim cities important?
3) Why were Muslim traders successful?
4) What was the most widely spoken language in the Muslim world?
5) What were some Muslim contributions?
Evaluation
Answers
1) Mosques are buildings of Worship.
2) Bazaars are a Muslim marketplace.
3) An Astrolabe is a Greek invention that the Muslims improved. It helped them study the skies.
4) A Minaret is a tower in a mosque where the Muslims go to pray.
1 b) Government officials, landowners and wealthy merchants held the most power.
2 b) Muslim cities were important because there were trading posts, government buildings and learning centers.
3 b) Muslim traders were successful because Muslims spread the Arabic language as well as trading.
4 b) Arabic was the most widespread language in the Muslim world.
5 b) Muslims contributed by improving the astrolabe, creating algebra and creating chemistry.