Islamic Culture
What are people who worship Islam called?
Muslims
True or False: Ibn Battuta is a primary source to Islamic culture.
True (he was from the time period)
What would be an example of a primary source you could use to learn more about Islamic culture?
A. History Textbook
B. Artifact from a mosque built in the 1500's
C. Mr. Semenza
D. Modern day map of the Middle East
B. Artifact from a mosque built in the 1500's
ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE YEAR
Where is the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Italy
What is an Islamic place of worship called?
Mosque
What was Ibn Battuta's job?
Explorer/Traveler
He would travel from place to place and report on the culture from each city he visited.
What would NOT be example of a primary source you could use to learn more about Islamic culture?
A. Ibn Battuta's travel journal
B. Artifact from a mosque built in the 1500's
C. Map from the time period of the Middle East
D. A history textbook
D. A history textbook
ANYTHING FROM THE TIME PERIOD IS A PRIMARY SOURCE
True or False: Dogsledding and Horsesledding used to be sports in the Winter Olympics.
True
This was highly valued in Muslim society, as it was the best way for people to learn more about their faith.
Education
This city was reported to have very friendly people by Ibn Battuta.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Why would a historian pick Ibn Battuta's journal to learn more about Islamic culture?
Ibn Battuta was an expolorer from a time where Islamic culture thrived. He is a good source of information about Islamic culture because he visited many Islamic cities and reported on their culture.
When was the first ever Winter Olympics?
A. 1904
B. 1914
C. 1924
D. 1934
C. 1924
These places of education were built for Muslims, and attracted many different scholars from around the world.
Universities AND Libraries (mention both of these on your SCLT!!!)
This city was reported to have tons of mosques and places to learn about Islam.
Damascus, Syria
How has Islam impacted modern culture in the Middle East?
Many of the mosques, universities, and libraries built in the Middle East still stand, teaching future generations about Islam and Islamic culture. Those primary sources still exist and impact modern culture today.
Up until 1948, what was the only sport that women were allowed to participate in during the Winter Olympics?
Figure Skating