Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Technology and the Representation of the World
An article discussing the tools the Islamic civilization astronomers developed and used to study the stars. Also discussed are the tools used in alchemy and metalworking.
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Arabic and Islamic Science
Learn about the influence of the Arab and Islamic world in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and technology in this article.
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Historical and Political Background: Mecca and Medina
An article exploring the history of the spread of Islam as the Muslims emigrated from Mecca to Medina.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Race and Slavery in the Middle East
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides a thorough discussion of the existence of slavery in early times giving the types of people who were taken as slaves and the work they performed. There were also...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Islamic World to 1600 Tutorials
This collection from the Univeristy of Calgary offers a variety of tutorials about the 16th century Islamic empire. Outline form allows for easy navigation.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Petra: Urban Metropolis
Smarthistory resource provides a thorough investigation and interpretation of the ancient city and archeological site, Petra. Includes detailed map and a variety of photographs.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 1 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions of the Muslim people.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 2 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions of the Muslim empire.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Later Islamic Empires Quiz
Eleven multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and provides review of Islamic Empires.
Friesian School
Friesian School: Sultans of Delhi
This resource provides a brief history of past sultans as well as maps and a complete list.