Islamic Empire Source Analysis Summative - simplified

Document A: Who wrote this source? What is their job? When did they write it? Where did they write it? Is it a primary or a secondary source and how do you know? What type of source is this?

Document A: Who wrote this source? What is their job? When did they write it? Where did they write it? Is it a primary or a secondary source and how do you know? What type of source is this?

Document A: Why do you think Al-Biladuri wrote this document? What was the purpose?

Document A:  List 3 reasons why this battle was the “fiercest and bloodiest kind.” Use examples from the text.

Document B: What type of document is this (ORIGIN)? Why was is written (PURPOSE)?

Document B: According to this document, how will Muslims treat the people that they conquer? Use examples from the text.

CHOOSE - Document A or B

1. 1. Why is this source useful?

2. 2. Why is this source less useful?

3. 3. Why is this source reliable?

4. 4. Why is this source less reliable?