Today you will read two selections related to the Islamic empires. Read the first selection "Two Great Doctors of the Islamic Classical Age," and answer the questions about it. Some of the questions have two parts. Note that the sections' paragraphs are numbered along the right-hand margin for easy reference.
If you are taking this from home, please do not allow your parents to help you. The first reading begins on workbook page 78. Answer the questions online, but use the readings in your book to help.
The text tells us that Albucasis and Ibn Sina lived thousands of miles from each other. What does this teach us about the Islamic Empire?
What opinion regarding medical treatment for the poor was shared by both Albucasis and Ibn Sina?
In paragraph 1, the text describes two of the most important physicians of the Middle Ages. In paragraph 6, the text states that Ibn Sina's book was studied by physicians all over the world.
What is a synonym for physician?
Which of the following is the best evidence to support the statement that Albucasis and Ibn Sina were great doctors?
Read the 2nd reading selection, "Bashar Remembers the Battle of Yarmouk"
After you finish reading, answer the following questions
What do the following sentences from paragraph 3 tell the reader about the Muslim and Byzantine armies?
Just a few months ago, many of our soldiers had been herding livestock, trading spices, or tanning animal skins to make leather. How could these simple tribesmen stand up to the greatest fighting force in the world?
After describing his fears, Bashar states, in paragraph 4, that the first two days of the battle "confirmed" his worst fears. What does he mean?
In paragraph 5, Bashar states, "Just as we were finishing our sunset prayer on the second day, it began." What began?
In paragraph 6, Bashar states that "one empire was falling and a new one was on the rise"
What empire was falling?
In paragraph 6, Bashar states that "one empire was falling and a new one was on the rise"
What empire was on the rise?