UP, UP, AND AWAY
(all items can be seen
from up in the sky)
(all items can be seen
from up in the sky)
This building was built by a Mughal Emperor who resided there during the cold months of the year
Jahangir's Palace
In this city, visitors were shown into a reception room away from the family’s private quarters.
Istanbul
Two army commanders that lead troops during the Mughal times.
Babur and Akbar
The best potters and tile makers during the Ottoman rule were from the city of _____
Iznik
Islam has always encouraged and promoted ______ in Muslim societies and cultures.
diversity
The name of the mosque built at Edirne, Turkey by Sinan Pasha.
Selimiye Mosque
Over 20,000 people worked in this city’s textile trade, as spinners, weavers, printers, and dyers.
Isfahan
Three things to consider when ruling an Empire.
1. To bring peace and prosperity
2. To encourage trade
3. To maintain law and order, prevent rebellions and persuade people to follow you
These places were used by Sufis for prayer and gathering.
Tekkes
Islam values the development of the ______.
intellect
The large gateway forming the entrance to Lahore.
The Lahore Fort
People often used the flat roofs of their homes in this city for fresh air and extra space.
Lahore
Four groups of people that you would meet in the Safavid Empire.
Shah, Vakil, Amir alumara, Sadr, Provinical Governors, Leaders of craft guilds
Five types of artists in the Mughal court.
painters, calligraphers, bookbinders, jewellers, goldsmiths, weaponsmakers, stonecarvers, silk-weavers
How did the exchange of knowledge and skills affect the lives of people living during the 16th & 17th centuries?
they impacted each others’ thoughts and learning through the exchange of ideas.
This palace was built for Safavid Shah Abbas II. In front of the palace are trees and a long pool, inside it is decorated with fine wallpaintings.
Chihil Sutun – Forty Columns
In the city of Lahore, the main festivals celebrated were…
Id al-fitr, Ashura, and Shab-i barat
The Safavid dynasty used troops of Central Asia to help them win power. They were known as…
Qizilbash – redheads
This branch of Islam became the main religion of the Safavid civilisation.
Shia
Why is it important for us to learn about other periods and ages in history?
The past shapes our lives today. For example, some of the languages we speak are thousands of years old. Our history is a very important part of our identity and we need to cherish it and contribute to it as Ismaili Muslims.
The Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, had this mosque was built out of marble and red sandstone.
Badshahi Mosque
During the Safavid times, a special type of carpet knotting was used.
The Persian Knot
All official documents produced by the Ottoman government had the ______ to prove they were genuine.
Seal of the Sultan
This was the bestknown building of the Mughal era.
The Taj Mahal
In what ways can we, as Ismaili Muslims use our past to build our future?
We can build on the ideas of great thinkers, scholars, teachers and artists of the past to create new civilisations. As Muslims living in the modern age, we can use our minds and imagination to help make the world a better place today. We can contribute through our knowledge and expertise in different fields such as science, technology, architecture, etc.