Revision Worksheet - Social Studies

Many people moved to Baghdad in the 8th century to:

• Become political leaders

• Gain scientific knowledge

• Make toys

• Join the army

When did the Abbasid Dynasty begin?

• 786 CE

• 749 CE

• 1050 CE

• The 14th century CE

The House of Wisdom was a:

• Military base

• Market

• Learning institution

• Mosque

Which city became famous during the Golden Age for learning and science?

• Istanbul

• Cordoba

• Cairo

• Baghdad

What language was used for writing and learning during the Golden Age?

• Turkish

• Arabic

• Greek

• English

Baghdad was built along which river?

• Nile

• Tigris River

• Danube

• Amazon

Why did Caliph Al-Mansur choose Baghdad?

• To build a zoo

• It had rivers and was easy to protect

• For holidays

• It was near the mountains

What was the main reason scholars came to Baghdad?

• To play games

• To see palaces

• To learn and share knowledge

• To go shopping

Which word best describes the Abbasid Dynasty?

• Dark age

• Golden Age

• Ice age

• Scary times

What helped trade grow in Baghdad?

• Sandstorms

• High mountains

• Rivers and city gates

• Snow