The Islamic caliphates: conquests, trade, Baghdad and the House of Wisdom

Grade 7 Social Studies Worksheet

Circle the best answer.

2. 1.

   In the Arabic chain, which box leads to two effects, Milo asks?

   • Arabic becomes the official language of the empire
   • Gold coins carry Arabic words
   • The reforms after the second civil war
   • No box leads to two effects
3. 2.

   What two effects came from the government reforms, Noah asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • Arabic as the official language, and Arabic words on coins
   • One effect, the second civil war
   • Greek as the official language, and crosses kept on gold coins
   • A new capital, and a new language for books
4. 3.

   In the paper chain, which box leads to two effects, Pia asks?

   • Paper is made in Samarkand
   • Books become much less expensive
   • Paper is made in China
   • The paper factory in Baghdad
5. 4.

   By the note, which date is on the gold dinar, Ren asks?

   • 750
   • 697–98
   • 105 CE
   • The early 690s
7. 5.

   Where is paper made first in the paper chain, Tala asks?

   • Samarkand
   • Baghdad
   • China
   • Damascus
8. 6.

   Which part of the paper chain is a tradition, a tale told later, Ari asks?

   Use the picture in question 5.

   • Chinese papermakers taught the craft in Samarkand after 751
   • A paper factory was reported in the city of Baghdad about 795
   • Paper mills worked in Damascus by the 900s
   • Paper was reported to the emperor in 105 CE
9. 7.

   Another source says paper was used in Samarkand before Arab rule. What does Bo learn from that?

   Use the picture in question 5.

   • The 751 story is proven
   • The 751 story may not be the whole truth
   • Paper was not made in Samarkand in any year
   • Paper traveled from Baghdad to Samarkand
11. 8.

    Esme wants evidence for the Arabic reform that a museum could hold. Which fits best?

    • A map of the Silk Roads
    • A gold dinar dated 697–98
    • A silk robe from Baghdad
    • A tale told about the caliphs
12. 9.

    Jun's note says, "Arabic became official before the second civil war." Which fix is right?

    Use the picture in question 8.

    • Leave it: the chain puts the reform of Arabic first
    • Change "official" to "ancient"
    • Change it: Arabic came after the civil war
    • Change "Arabic" to "Greek"
13. 10.

    Luz's note says, "Paper made books more expensive." Which fix is right?

    • Leave it: paper was costly to make and to buy
    • Change it: books became much less expensive
    • Change "expensive" to "heavy"
    • Change "books" to "coins"