Social Studies Revision

According to the text, what was one contribution of the Abbassyids to Islamic civilization?

• They introduced a new number system that is still used today.
• They defeated the Crusaders in the Middle East.
• They translated books from Ancient Greek.
• They ruled for more than 500 years.

Who led the Muslim army and defeated the Crusaders?

• Al-Maqddissi
• Al-Kindi
• Salahuddin
• Sultan Alp-Arslan

What types of questions did the students have to answer in Social Studies?

• Multiple choice only
• Completion only
• Matching only
• Multiple choice, completion, and matching

Who led the Muslim army and defeated the Crusaders?

What is Tafseer?

Which civilization introduced a new number system that we still use today?

How do you think the contributions of the Abbassyids to Islamic civilization are similar or different to the contributions made by other civilizations in history?

What impact do you think the Crusades had on the Middle East and its people? How might this impact still be felt today?

Think about the different types of questions you encountered in class. Which type of question do you find most challenging? Why?