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Medieval Worlds Beyond Europe

The medieval world beyond Europe: the Islamic Golden Age (maths, medicine, architecture), the Mali Empire and Mansa Musa, Song Dynasty China; how the medieval world was connected through trade routes like the Silk Road

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  • Name at least two achievements of the Islamic Golden Age (algebra, hospitals, architecture)
  • Describe who Mansa Musa was and why he is remembered
  • Explain how the Silk Road connected distant parts of the medieval world through trade
“Could your child tell you about important civilisations outside Europe during the Middle Ages and explain how the Silk Road connected different parts of the world?”

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Type
Conceptual
Subject
History
Domain
Medieval Times
Age range
Ages 9–11