SkillBuilder discussion Using historical sources 1. Look at SOURCE3. What purpose did forcing Jewish people to wear yellow badges serve in medieval society? 2. What message was the artist trying to communicate through this illustration? 3. How can studying this
SOURCE3 A medieval illustration showing a group of Jews being burnt at the stake. Jewish people were required to wear a yellow circle badge to identify themselves.
historical persecution help us address discrimination today?
3.12 SkillBuilder activity HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Ibn Khaldun was an Islamic scholar who has given us great insight into the Black Death across the Middle East and Europe. Your task is to create a one-page biography to help other Year 8 students understand his influence. Tobegin, investigate , by conducting research, and find three points of interest on each of his: • life • philosophy • publications. Ensure you use and refer to multiple sources. Include an accurate biography to show which references you used. Demonstrate your understanding of the medieval period through your writing and remember your audience and purpose. Your biography could be a visual one with annotations and shorter chunks of information.
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REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Describe the attitude of the medieval Church towards medical science. 2. Determine if the following statements are True or False. a. There was a great deal suspicion between Christians and Muslims during the Middle Ages. b. Cultural differences led to a great deal of discrimination. c. Different religious communities worked together to find the source of the disease. d. Doctors were considered to be more important than priests in the treatment of the sick.
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