Islamic Empire Source Analysis Summative

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 Historians write about the past? Is there anything in Biladuri's writing that makes you think he wants to convince people to have a certain opinion?

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?

Bonus Document C: What was the purpose of the gift-giving that the author describes?

Bonus Document C: Source analysis

1. 1. What type of source is this? Why did the person create it?

2. 2. Is this source more useful or more reliable than documents A and B? Explain your answer

CHOOSE Document A or B

1. 1. Why is this source reliable?

2. 2. Why is this source less reliable?