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

Grade 7 Social Studies Worksheet

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

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

   • Arabic as the official language, and Arabic words on coins
   • Greek as the official language, and crosses kept on gold coins
   • One effect, the second civil war
   • A new capital, and a new language for books
2. 2.

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

   • The paper factory in Baghdad
   • Books become much less expensive
   • Paper is made in China
   • Paper is made in Samarkand
3. 3.

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

   • 750
   • 697–98
   • 105 CE
   • The early 690s
4. 4.

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

   • Baghdad
   • Samarkand
   • China
   • Damascus
5. 5.

   By the Arabic chain, who writes many books in Arabic under the Abbasids, Zee asks?

   • Traders on the Silk Roads
   • Officials of the old Persian empire
   • Scholars in Baghdad
   • Coin makers in Damascus
6. 6.

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

   • Paper traveled from Baghdad to Samarkand
   • The 751 story is proven
   • Paper was not made in Samarkand in any year
   • The 751 story may not be the whole truth
8. 7.

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

   • A map of the Silk Roads
   • A silk robe from Baghdad
   • A gold dinar dated 697–98
   • A tale told about the caliphs
9. 8.

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

   Use the picture in question 7.

   • Change "official" to "ancient"
   • Change it: Arabic came after the civil war
   • Leave it: the chain puts the reform of Arabic first
   • Change "Arabic" to "Greek"
11. 9.

    Kira's note says, "The first paper factory in Baghdad opened in 105 CE." Which fix is right?

    • Leave it: 105 CE is in the chain
    • Change "paper" to "silk"
    • Change 105 CE to about 795
    • Change "Baghdad" to "Medina"
12. 10.

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

    Use the picture in question 9.

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