Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Source A: Map bank: Source A: Source bank: Source A: Image bank: The Source A: Image of Abd Establishment and growth Descriptions of Córdoba as Great Mosque Rahman III receiving the of the Islamic Empire and a center of learning ambassador caliphate of Córdoba Source B: Abu Source B: Excerpted letter Source B: Letter surgical from Hasdai ibn Shaprut, proclaiming Abd al-Rahman instruments 10th century III caliph, 929 CE Source C: Drawing of Abbas ibn Firnas flying ARGUMENT Construct an argument (e.g., detailed outline, poster, essay) that addresses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from historical sources while acknowledging competing Summative views. Performance Task EXTENSION Present the argument in an interfaith dialogue about the history of the caliphate of Córdoba. UNDERSTAND Determine the extent to which Muslims, Jews, and Christians are represented in a nearby community. Taking Informed ASSESS Identify ways that Muslims, Jews, and Christians coexist in a nearby community today. Action Invite a knowledgeable representative from each of the religions to clarify and explain cultural ACT traditions.
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