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Khan Academy: The Five Pillars of Islam
When Arab armies of Islam conquered new lands, they began erecting mosques and palaces and commissioning other works of art as expressions of their faith and culture. The religious practice of Islam is based on tenets known as the Five...
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Khan Academy: The Alhambra
The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is distinct among Medieval palaces for its sophisticated planning, complex decorative programs, and its many enchanting gardens and fountains. View pictures and read descriptions of this example of Islamic...
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Khan Academy: Motivation for European Conquest of the New World
God, gold, and glory motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in the New World. This article discusses the Crusades and how they influenced European colonization projects.
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University of St Andrews: Abu Jafar Muhammad Ibn Musa Al Khwarizmi
This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information as well as Al-Khwarizmi's mathematical achievements.
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Sacred Sites: Places of Peace and Power: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Information about the birthplace of Muhammad, Mecca, or Makkah.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Birth of Islam
Illustrated essay explains, in a few short paragraphs, the significance of Muhammad, the Koran, and Mecca as central to the origin of the Islamic faith.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Sonny Liston
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Sonny Liston, an American boxer who was world heavyweight boxing champion from September 25, 1962, when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round in...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Don King
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Don King, an American boxing promoter known for his flamboyant manner and outrageous hair styled to stand straight up. He first came to prominence with his promotion of the 1974 "Rumble in...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Evander Holyfield
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Evander Holyfield, an American boxer, the only professional fighter to win the heavyweight championship four separate times and thereby surpass the record of Muhammad Ali, who won it three...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Al Khwarizmi
Brief biographical sketch of Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi, famous mathematician who developed Algebra.
WebMD
Web Md: Introduction to Parkinson's Disease
This site from WebMD Health contains a thorough introduction to the causes of Parkinson's Disease, its signs and symptoms, and its atypical variants. The information is fairly in-depth and very interesting in its descriptions.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Civil Rights Movement
This is a collection of 34 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12)on the topic The Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement emerged after nearly a century of little progress for African Americans following the end of slavery. Explore the...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X, Alex Haley
The Autobiography of Malcolm X traces the life of one of the most influential, controversial, and thoughtful people of the 20th century. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with the "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Empires of the Western Sudan: Songhai Empire
This site provides a brief article about the Songhai Empire, the last major empire of the western Sudan.
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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.
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Muslims Online: Prophets, Messengers and Holy Scriptures
Here are some of the verses in the Islamic scriptures which mention the prophets and messengers of the God of Islam, Allah. Organized into two sections- One about the twenty-five prophets mentioned in the Quran, including Noah and...
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Timbuktu: The Songhai Empire
This site provides a brief explanation and picture of Timbuktu, part of the Songhai Empire.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe World History: The World of Islam, 600 1500
This overview of a textbook chapter on "The World of Islam," gives information on the period from 600-1500 A.D. Information is given on the culture and civilization of the period, and the dynasties and rule during the period are given an...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Al Farabi,avincenna, Averroe
This is an essay on the role of philosophy in Islam according to Al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes, who are Islamic philosophers and writers from the Middle Ages.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Monotheism
This article from The New Advent looks at Monotheism in great detail, through the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
BBC
Bbc: Empire: General Charles Gordon
Brief biography of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885 CE) from the BBC (British Broadcasting Cooperation). Archived.
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The Trial of Libyan Mujahed Omar Al Mukhtar
The text from the trial of Muhammad Abd al-Krimin 1931. Also includes pictures from that time.
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The Trial of Libyan Mujahed Omar Al Mukhtar
The text from the trial of Muhammad Abd al-Krimin 1931. Also includes pictures from that time.
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Canoe Canada: Evander Holyfield's Boxing Record
This site from CANOE provides a chronological listing of the career fights of heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield.
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