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University of Calgary

Uof C: The Islamic World to 1600: Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of the unique style of Islamic Palaces and the reasons for the construction.
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Article
Other

Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islamic Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Islamic philosophy is discussed here. Learn how it has developed over time, how it has been influenced by Greek-Hellenistic philosophy, and how it differs according to demographic and region.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Islamic Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will focus on the architecture of Islam.
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Other

Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia: The Five Pillars of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
An objective explanation of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are a Muslim's primary obligations in his or her lifetime.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Religions: Five Pillars of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief explanations of each of the Five Pillars of Islam, with links to more detailed accounts.
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Article
Ducksters

Ducksters: Early Islamic World Trade and Commerce

For Students 4th - 8th
Find out how people in the early Islamic world used their resources for commerce and trade.
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Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: The Ji Khanate

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of how the Mongols invaded Iraq and Syria and the effect these invasions had on these countries and Islam.
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Website
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders: Sufism's Many Paths

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely in-depth essay about Sufism, which "is generally understood by scholars and Sufis to be the inner, mystical, or psycho-spiritual dimension of Islam." Discusses "Sufism in the West," "Sufi Women," "Sufi Qur'an Commentary," and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Islam

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the religion of Islam. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Islam and Islamic Studies Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of primary and secondary resources for analyzing Islam and Islamic studies.
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Website
University of Calgary

U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Islam Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
10-question quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of Islamic culture.
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Website
Northern Illinois University

Islam: A Worldwide Religion and Its Impact in Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Muslim influence in Southeast Asia. It includes details about the introduction of Islam and specific information about the religion.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Islam Quiz (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nine multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of Islamic culture.
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eBook
Other

Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Life of Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
A newer full-text biography of Muhammad written from an Islamic perspective.
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Handout
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to the earliest period of Islamic art (approximately A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) that includes a historical overview of the rise of Islam. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of art from the...
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Handout
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful...
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Graphic
Other

Islam Project: Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of historical and near-present-day maps that span Islamic history. Starting with A.D. 750, the maps illustrate both the spread of Islam (from Medina outward to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world) and...
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PBS

Pbs: Roles of Women in Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
The roles of women in Islam are the focus of this article from PBS. Their rights, responsibilities, and the violations to them as well as marriage, modesty, family and public life are each addressed.
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Handout
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
While the Islamic period has a fixed starting date, signaled by the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622, the birth of Islamic art is far more difficult to single out. Instead, we can consider...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Islamic Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of Islamic art, from the fifteenth century through to the end of the Ottoman empire (just after World War I). Includes dozens of images of late Islamic art - textiles, ceramics, manuscripts - each with useful descriptions...
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Website
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: A Brief Introduction to the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information about the Islamic Calendar, also called the Hijri. Explains the differences between the Gregorian calendar and the Islamic Calendar; lists important holidays and the months of the Islamic year. Provides...
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Graphic
Syracuse University

Syracuse University: The Conquests of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This map illustrates the Islamic conquests from 622AD to 740AD in the two centuries following Mohammed's death.
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Website
Other

The Islamic Monthly Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of "The Islamic Monthly Magazine" a quarterly print publication that reaches an international audience, from which a broad range of current- and past-issue content can be read in whole or in excerpts. Covers issues and...

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