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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Baghdad

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives a detailed description of Baghdad as the intellectual center of the Arab and later Islam culture. Gives details of important cultural and intellectual figures in Baghdad's history.
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Islami City

Islami City: The Abbasids

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive description of the accomplishments and reforms brought about by the Abbasid rulers. Discusses many governmental and societal reforms.
Handout
Princeton University

Princeton University: The Abbasids (750 1517)

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which discusses the changes that were brought about by the Abbasids. Includes a family tree and resources for more information.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This short introduction to Islam covers the origins and the life of Muhammad the Prophet, the Qur'an, and the four "rightly-guided" Caliphs.