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.
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.
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Islam Project: Muhammad, Islam, and the World: An Overview
A succinct summary of the beliefs of Islam, the life of the Muhammad, the spread of Islam, and the relationship of Muslims to society at large.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Early Islamic World
Get an overview of the early Islamic World in the Middle Ages.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: History
Read a concise history of Egypt, covering the times of pre-pharaonic Egypt up to current times. Find out about the pharaohs, Turkish occupation, British control, and Egypt today. Includes brief information on the Muslim Brotherhood in...
HyperHistory Online
Timelines: Ottoman Empire
Compare the timing and happenings of the Ottoman Empire with other world events of the same time period. Click from this page to related sites with maps, biographies, and other information.
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.
University of Calgary
The Islamic World to 1600: The Safavid Empire
This page comes from the University of Calgary and thoroughly describes the Safavid Empire as well as provides a clickable map detailing the areas included within their empire.
Other
Modern World History: Resistance: The Mahdi Uprising in Sudan
A website with information, a map, and pictures of Muhammad Ahmad and the Mahdi Uprising he led in Sudan.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Ibn Rushd
Information about Ibn Rushd, an Islamic scholar who contributed to many fields of study in the twelfth century A.D.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Other
Cq Press: Theocracy
This encyclopedia entry explores theocracy the world over, including the later 20th century growth of Muslim theocracies.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Eid Al Adha Celebrations in Pictures
Pictures show people celebrating the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha in various places around the world.
PBS
Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Role of the Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites in Iraq
A way to discuss the complex formation of the Iraqi government with students. This lesson plan shows students the different ethnic groups within Iraq and how their views and opinions effect not only Iraq but the surrounding countries and...
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Saudi Arabia
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Saudi Arabia.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Qatar
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Qatar.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Fashion Show
In this Wide Angle video, visit Istanbul, Turkey for the fashion show of Tekbir, a clothing line of conservative fashions for Muslim women. [2:54]
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Uae: People
This information on the people of the United Arab Emirates is from the CIA World Fact Book. You might be surprised to see the percentage of the population that is actually citizens of the country.
BBC
Bbc: Sunnis and Shias
A quick guide to discovering the differences between Sunnis and Shias, both members of the Muslim religion. Describes what each branch believes in; both their shared beliefs and their differences.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Key Concepts: The Spread of Islam
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school or college level world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge about the spread of Islam.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Focus on Continuity and Change: The Spread of Islam
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school or college level world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge about the spread of Islam.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Algeria: People
You can read about the relatively homogenous population of Algeria in this information from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the education levels, languages, and religion.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Chad: People
A brief discussion of the people of Chad accompanied by a chart that gives information about the population, ethnic group percentages, languages, and religions. From the CIA World Fact Book.
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