The rule of Fatimids In 969 the Fatimi army invaded Egypt and reached Fustat. Al Muizz li Din Allah al Fatimi, who claimed descent from the prophet through his daughter Fatima and the prophet`s cousin Ali, was the fourth caliph of North African kingdom (Fatimi kingdom). The schism that had rent the Muslim empire into … Continue reading
Grade 8 – 2nd quarter revision booklet
Exploration: Europe and Asia – map on the page 453 European Exploration begins Merchants of Italian city- states made fortunes bringing spices and other goods from Asia and northern Africa. In fact Italians controlled this trade when the Renaissance began. But other Europeans were interested in expanded trade. The Crusades also drove Europe`s explorations. … Continue reading
Grade 7 – 2nd quarter revision booklet
The Ancient Egypt and Nubia The Geography of the Nile Map on the page 67 Here are the places you should be able to locate on a blank map: Water Mediterranean Sea Red Sea Nile River Cities Alexandria Giza (Cairo) Memphis Thebes Territories Palestine Syria Lower Egypt Upper Egypt Nubia Herodotus … Continue reading
Grade 5A – 2nd quarter revision booklet
Resources and the Environment Natural resources are things found in nature that people can use. Minerals are substances found on Earth that are neither animal nor vegetable. Fossil fuels are fuels formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived thousands of years ago. Renewable resources are resources that can be renewed or … Continue reading
Grade 4A – 2nd quarter revision booklet
The Strengths of our freedom The Constitution guarantees United States citizens certain rights. A person who is born in the United States is a US citizen. One can also become a citizen through a process established by the government. A passport is a government document used in traveling to foreign countries. Responsibilities as … Continue reading
Al Mutanabbi – Biography activity
“If you see the teeth of the lion, do not think that the lion is smiling at you.” “The desert knows me well, the night and the mounted man. The battle and the sword, the paper and the pen.” It was one such poet who became the most renowned of all the Arab poets ever. … Continue reading
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