This photograph is a pen box that is now held at the British History Museum in London.
Looking at the box, how do we know that writing skills were considered to be very important?
This image shows a drawing of the House of Wisdom which was the heart of Baghdad.
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An image of Islamic architecture at the Alhambra Palace
This photograph shows a mosque lamp that is now held in the British History Museum in London.
How can mosque lamps also tell us about the people of the time?
Why do you think wealthy people had beautiful lamps made for mosques?
This image shows a drawing of the House of Wisdom which was the heart of Baghdad.
Access the 'centre of learning' tab at the top of the page to find out more.
900 A.D.
National Curriculum Link
a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history – one study chosen from: early Islamic civilization, including a study of Baghdad c. AD 900
Baghdad was the heart of the Early Islamic Civilisation.
Where is Baghdad?
So, what was happening in England in 900AD?
Watch this video to find out what was happening in England.