TED-Ed: A day in the Islamic Golden Age | Birte Kristiansen and Petra Sijpesteijn

In 791 CE, siblings Hisham and Asma prepare for the Hajj pilgrimage from Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. Despite a last-minute camel shortage, they secure a replacement and join the caravan. The journey offers Hisham scholarly opportunities and Asma a chance to hone her poetry. The bustling marketplace and diverse cultural interactions highlight the era's rich tapestry.

What year is it when Hisham and Asma prepare for their journey?

• 791 CE

• 820 CE

• 800 CE

• 750 CE

What problem do Hisham and Asma face before their journey?

• Their guide is missing

• They lost their map

• One of their camels is ill

• They ran out of money

What is Hisham's main goal during the Hajj journey?

• To become a merchant

• To find a new home

• To learn new languages

• To advance his scholarly studies

What does Asma hope to achieve through her poetry?

• To teach at a school

• To publish a book

• To gain attention from important women

• To win a competition

How do Hisham and Asma finally secure a camel?

• A scholar lends them one

• They find a stray camel

• They buy one from the market

• Their cousin's husband offers one