CKHG Unit 4: Medieval Islamic Empires
NOTE: The resources for this unit are in the first part of Early Islamic Civilizations and African Kingdoms.
Focus:
This unit explains the historical significance of Muhammad and the origins of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. Students learn about the importance of the Koran and the Five Pillars of Islam. Students also learn about the achievements of Muslim scholars and artists and the growth of Muslim empires. The unit concludes with a brief account of the Crusades, the long series of wars during the Middle Ages in which European Christians attempted to retake control of the Holy Land and other formerly Christian territories in the Middle East.
Number of Lessons: 5
Instruction Time:
45 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)
Additional Search Terms:
Mecca • Ibn Sina (Avicenna) • Saladin • Richard the Lionhearted
