Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar/Crash Course World History

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

8

Overview

John Green teaches you the history of Islam, including the revelation of the Qu'ran to Muhammad, the five pillars of Islam, how the Islamic empire got its start, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and more. Learn about hadiths, Abu Bakr, and whether the Ummah has anything to do with Uma Thurman (spoiler alert: it doesn't). Also, learn a little about the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and how to tell if this year's Ramadan is going to be difficult for your Muslim friends. Let's try to keep the flame wars out of this reasoned discussion.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

    SS10.8.11

    Describe early Islamic civilizations, including the development of religious, social, and political systems.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.8.11

    Vocabulary

    • Islam
    • Muslim
    • Muhammad
    • Quran
    • pilgrimage
    • Shiite
    • Sunni
    • caliph
    • mosque
    • minaret
    • oasis
    • Mecca
    • Medina
    • jihad
    • Sunnah
    • Shariah
    • Five Pillars of Islam
    • tolerance
    • calligraphy

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The influence of Islamic beliefs and philosophy on social, political, and economic development of early Islamic civilizations.
    • The ways Islamic civilizations and influence spread throughout the Middle East, northern Africa, and western Europe including through trade, invasion, and conquest.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Analyze textual evidence of primary and secondary sources.
    • Locate places on a map.
    • Identify the effects of religious beliefs and practices on societies and political systems.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There were important developments and influences from the early Islamic civilizations.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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