Individuals & Societies

Academic Year 2023-2024/ 1st Semester

Teachers’ Name: Sally Khader Year: 4
Student’s Name: Qais AL Jariri
Subject Group: Individuals and Societies
Day & Date: 11/12/2023 Duration: 4 Hours
Criteria (B, C) Summative Assessment
Task: Research & Presentation
Unit Title: The Untold Stories MYP Year: 4 Duration of the Unit: 25
hrs.
Key Concept: Change Related Concept(s): Civilization , conflict
Global Context: Scientific & technical innovation Opportunity
ATL Skill ATL Skill Clusters Description
Categories
Communication Communication Negotiate ideas and knowledge with peers and
teachers.
Research Information Collect, record and verify data.
literacy, Media
literacy

Goal: To reflect your understanding of how change may impact the evolution of civilization
driven by opportunities related to scientific innovation.
Learners will work in groups to complete the task.

The purpose of this task is to investigate and respond to the question; To what extent would
the world have been better off without the Abbasid Empire?

Action Plan:
 Role: You are a college student studying history.
 Audience: Professor and peer students
 Situation: You are a college student studying history. During one of your courses, your
professor assigned you homework to write about one of the three empires. You need to
investigate and collect evidence for five defining features of the empire throughout the
milestones of their ruling era.
 You are also given the following question to gather information and base your findings
upon
To what extent would the world have been better off without the Abbasid Empire?
  Product: Your final product is criterion B investigation template, a graphic organizer
representing your findings and a 4 to 7 minutes oral recording of your explanation as a group.

Standard: Criterion B. Investigating:

Level descriptor
Task Specific indicator
Level

The student: You were able to:

i. identifies a research question that is clear,
focused and relevant
ii. formulates a limited action plan or does not
1-2 follow a plan
iii. collects and records limited or sometimes
irrelevant information
iv. With guidance, reflects on the research process iv. With guidance, reflect on the research process and results by
and results in a limited way.
The student:
i. formulates/chooses a research question that is i. formulate/choose main and sub-research question that is clear
clear and focused and describes its relevance
ii. formulates and occasionally follows a partial
action plan to investigate a
3-4
research question
iii. uses a method(s) to collect and record some
relevant information
iv. With guidance, reflects on the research process iv. With guidance, reflect on the research process and results by
and results.
The student:
i. formulates/chooses a clear and focused research
question and describes
its relevance in detail
ii. formulates and mostly follows a sufficiently
5-6 developed action plan to
investigate a research question
iii. uses methods to collect and record appropriate
relevant information
iv. with guidance, evaluates on the research process
and results
The students:
i. formulates/chooses a clear and focused research question and explain its relevance to specific research sub-topic
question and explains its relevance ii. formulates
and effectively follows a consistent action plan to
7-8 investigate a research question
iii. Uses methods to collect and record appropriate
and varied relevant information
iv. With guidance, provides a detailed evaluation of
the research process and results.
i. identify a research question that is clear, focused and relevant to
empire and its relationship to specific research sub-topic.
ii. formulate a limited action plan or does not follow a plan
iii. Collect and record limited or sometimes irrelevant information
on the specified empire
writing strengths and weaknesses in a limited way.
You were able to:
and focused and describe its relevance to specific research sub-
topic
ii. formulate and occasionally follow a partial action plan to
investigate a research question
iii. Use a method(s) to collect and record some relevant
information on specified empire ..
writing strengths and weaknesses.
You were able to:
i. Formulate/choose a clear and focused main and sub- research
question and describes its relevance to its relevance to specific
research sub-topic in detail.
ii. Formulate and mostly follow a sufficiently developed action plan
to investigate a research question
iii. Use method to collect and record appropriate relevant
information on the specified empire sub-topic
iv. With guidance, evaluate on the research process and results by
writing strengths and weaknesses.
You were able to:
i. Formulate/choose a clear and focused main and sub- research
ii. Formulate and effectively follow a consistent action plan to
investigate a research question
iii. Use methods to collect and record appropriate and varied
relevant information on the specified empire sub-topic
iv. With guidance, provide a detailed evaluation of the research
process and results by writing strengths and weaknesses.
I declare on my honor that what is written in this work has been written solely and exclusively by me and
that, excluding quotations, no part has been copied from scientific publications, Internet (any type of
programs, set of tools and others included) or research works - or, more generally, any other source -
already presented in the academic field (but not only) by me, other students or third parties.

In the case of parts taken from scientific publications, the Internet or any other document, I have
expressly and directly indicated the source at the end of the quotation or at the foot of the page as well
as having duly marked them in the text by quotation marks were indicated verbatim.

I also declare that I have taken note of the sanctions with regards to plagiarism and any other illicit
behavior as provided for in the current IB Regulations as well as described in Academic Integrity
Declaration of the International Bacculeratte Institute

Surname and Name: Qais AL Jariri

Date: 10/12/2023

Signature: Qais Al Jariri

Questions:

Main Question: To what extent would the world be better off without the Abbasid caliphate?

Relevance of Main Question: The question reveals the significance of the Abbasid caliphate, and it effects
on the world. However, it also encourages all minds to think of an alternate timeline without the Abbasid
caliphate. In the form of lines would this new timeline be parallel or perpendicular. In other words, has
the Abbasid caliphate contributed to the world as we know it, or was it just another burden, an obstacle
to human advancement

Question No. Question Relevance Field of Study

1 Analyze the economic This question is Economics
system of the Abbasid relevant to the topic as
caliphate it analyzes the
economic system of the
Abbasid caliphate not
just providing a window
into the factors which
gave it success but also
shining a light on the
factors which caused
 the economy to
deteriorate overtime.
Thus, this question is
able to provide a
general understanding
towards the question
and it can also lay the
way for much more
advanced analysis of
the economy.
2 Interpret the religious Religion was the core of Religion, Culture
norms applied towards the Abbasid empire,
banking and finance whether it was finance,
or marriage, or even
food, religion always
dictated norms and
laws. It was the pillar
which upheld the
empire for so long.
Thus, it is extremely
important to question
the religion of the
empire and its cultural
and social implications
creating a state of
economic balance that
has never been
achieved and will never
be achieved anywhere
in the near future.
3 Evaluate the An empire’s goal is to Globalization and
international reach of always go international, Sustainability
the Abbasid caliphate to take control of the
economy globe. The Abbasids
were able to do just
that by gaining
economic control of
the world, this is
because of its unique
position placing it at
the center of the world,
a continental core of
which controls all
monetary and
economic practices.
Therefore, to know
whether the empire’s
economy was
 successful it is required
that the international
impact of the empire is
questions and analyzed
.
4 State and identify the This question one Trade
different trade routes might say is simple and
created in the Abbasid only scratches the
Caliphate surface of the topic.
However, trade routes
were not a product of
the empire rather they
were only authorized
by it, therefore, it is
evident that these
trade routs were a
private commodity
created through supply
and demand of
different industries.
Thus, delving too deep
will only derail the
main topic and
therefore this question
only provides the most
basic of facts for
knowledge purposes.
5 Explore taxation Taxation was the Taxation
practices developed by epitome of revenue for
the Abbasid Caliphate the Abbasid caliphate,
not only was it able to
tax Muslims through
zakat, but it also taxed
non-Muslims creating a
paradox of revenue
that utilizes belief as
the driver pin of
revenue. However, it is
also important to take
notice that most taxes
were invested right
back into the citizens
themselves which
directly led to the
empires thriving state.
6 Explore the total This question explores Revenue, Economy
annual revenue of the the most controversial
 economy and its effect subject to date of any
on everyday life state-entity like nation
GDP. Otherwise known
as gross domestic
product this singular
number tells your
enemies if they should
be fearful, and tells
your allies if they
should stay that.
Therefore, this
question provides the
most important data
number that any nation
can have.
7 Identify the purchase This question is deep- Purchase, Produce
power of citizens by minded, specially
different products designed to uncover
the effects of this
economy, whether it
was successful not just
from the view of the
state but also from the
view of the citizens
themselves. Therefore,
delving into this subject
is the very thing
needed to answer the
main research question
8 Analyze the main This is the question Industry
industries which have which links industry
propelled the Abbasid with economy. It also
economy links peoples’
livelihoods, their
expertise, their roles in
societies to that of
their roles in the
economy. Essentially,
linking society and its
need stop economy
and its wants. Thus,
this question is
significant not just in
the answer it holds but
in the contents which it
contains.
9 When did the Caliphate These questions are Time
 start and when did it self-explanatory. They
end provide basic
10 Provide a brief history background History
of the empire information which is
extremely important as
thorough analysis of a
subject within an
improper context can
create false results
11 Synthesize a formal Lastly, this is the final Conclusion, Synthesis
conclusion towards the question. However, it is
economical state of the not a question but a
Abbasid Caliphate command which
synthesizes the result
of these findings. Data
without conclusions is
useless, and so is
research without
conclusions. Therefore,
a conclusion will be
compiled.

Table of Concept:

Concepts Definitions Relevance

Economy
Finance and Banking
Abbasid Caliphate
Scientific and Technical
Innovation
It is the sector This concept is
involving trade, relevant as the aspect
produce, and finance. of the Abbasid empire
Each able state-like which will be
entity must have an discussed is the
economy to generate economy, which is the
revenue and maintain most important
itself. aspect of self-
sufficiency for any
empire
The monetary aspect Finance and banking
of an economy are part of the
involving concepts economy and act as a
such as loans, link between
interest, funds, etc. monetary assets and
their respective
owner
The Islamic empire It is the empire which
which ruled from 750- will be analyzed
1258 AD/CE
Development directly Innovation is one of
or indirectly relating the concepts that
 to scientific progress must be evaluated to
determine the success
of the empire and its
value to the world as
a whole which is the
main focused
research question
Development Change in a positive Development occurs
manner naturally in all
empires and when it
is halted empires fall
Change When the state of Change is the main
something switches to concept of the unit
another state and change is the only
way of which effects
are generated
Civilization When a settlement Civilization is what
reaches a certain could classify the
threshold of Abbasid empire as
development it is civilizations are
classified as a different from time
civilization period to time period
Conflict War and disputes that Conflict is the main
effect the population, reason an empire may
or that effect the rise or fall; conflict is
parties involved often political and
fought through
military means. The
phrase “rise from the
ashes” has been used
to describe the rise of
some empires which
performed
revolutions and
fought civil war to
obtain control of the
same empire under a
new name

Action Plan

Step No. Step Description Date and Time Reflection

1 I will begin to interpret the task.
1. Firstly, I will skim the task
taking into account the major
details of the task including;
a. The main focused
3/12/2023 This step took some
11:25-12:10 time however if not
fully realized the
quality of the task
could have been
 research question, seriously affected
this question is the
main driving factor of
this task, it is also the
only question which
must be addressed in
the conclusion
b. The empire which
was chosen for the
task, which is the
Abbasid empire
because it will dictate
the topic of which
this task will seek to
research
c. Dates and
requirements, this
will allow me to plan
my time efficiently
around this task
allowing me to
efficiently complete it
while meeting the
required deadline
2. Then I will read the task fully
and take notes on the main
requirements of the task
including but not limited to;
a. The website
credibility check
including the website
check, the variety of
sources used, and
the origin, purpose,
values, and
limitations of each
source
b. The relevance of
concepts, their
definitions, plus the
questions and their
relevance especially
the main focused
research question
c. The research itself
paraphrased, the
reflection, and the
visual
 representations

2 After that I will begin to formulate 10/12/2023 This step was

the research questions for this task. 11:25-12:10 performed quickly and
Each question must evaluate a 5-7 PM applied effectively as
different unique avenue of the topic the questions created
providing a well-rounded overview of were accurate and in-
the topic plus an extent of deep depth.
analysis. Plus, all the questions must
be able to answer the main research
question which is
“To what extent would the world be
better off without the Abbasid
caliphate?” and the following sub-
questions were used:
1. Analyze the economic system
of the Abbasid caliphate
2. Interpret the religious norms
applied towards banking and
finance
3. Evaluate the international
reach of the Abbasid
caliphate economy
4. State and identify the
different trade routes created
in the Abbasid Caliphate
5. Explore taxation practices
developed by the Abbasid
Caliphate
6. Explore the total annual
revenue of the economy and
its effect on everyday life
7. Identify the purchase power
of citizens by different
products
8. Analyze the main industries
which have propelled the
Abbasid economy
9. When did the Caliphate start
and when did it end
10. Provide a brief history of the
empire
11. Synthesize a formal
conclusion towards the
economical state of the
Abbasid Caliphate
Then I will explain the relevance of
each question in detail, the
 explanation can be found above in
the task referring to the previous
page

Then the concepts will be identified,

their definitions provided by official
authorized dictionary services, and
then their relevance will be explained

3 Then I will begin the research itself 11/12/2023 This step required
using the keywords in this task as a 4-9 PM extreme perseverance
key to finding the necessary at it took multiple
information. I will after that hours of continuous
paraphrase that information and cite work to fully realize
it using both MLA and in-text citation, this step and finish it
this will be done provided that the
sources are mostly trustworthy as at
least 5/8 must pass the website check
with a good rating, must be analyzed
with the OPVL system and their type
must be identified. Sources must be
both primary and secondary, and
generally books, journals, articles,
videos, and images must be used
4 Afterwords I will begin to reflect on 12/12/2023 This step was simple as
the task by performing the full 4-5 AM it allowed me to just
reflection of the task by evaluating reflect honestly about
my strengths and weaknesses my performance
according to my own interpretation
and by reflecting on each step in the
action plan based on the ATL skills
applied and the IB learner attribute
applied
5 Then all visual representations will be 11/12/2023 This step is extremely
added including images, graphs, 9-10 PM important as visual
tables, videos, charts, etc. Each will representations are
reference the answer to a specific extremely important
question and will be cited at the when conveying ideas
bottom of the document. towards different
1. Images will mostly be maps audiences.
and images of industrial
practices of the Abbasid
Caliphate
2. Graphs and charts will be
mostly related to data
involving yearly monetary
allocations and financial
 revenue
3. Tables will mostly just
organize data streams into
comprehendible forms of
organization
4. Videos will act as support
sources which just add extra
information that is too
irrelevant to include in the
task
5. The KWL chart will be added
a. Fill the K section with
the following
information:
i. The Abbasid
economy was
extremely
powerful
partly thanks
to its
geographical
location
which
allowed it to
control
global trade
ii. The unique
properties of
the empire
allowed it to
excel in tax
collection by
following
Islamic
Sharia law
iii. The Abbasid
time period
marked one
of the
greatest
Islamic
empires in
history and
one of if not
the greatest
Islamic
empire of all
time
 b. Fill the w section
with the formulated
questions
c. Fill the L section with
the research
performed and
knowledge gained
6 Lastly, the full work will be reviewed, 12/12/2023 This step is simple yet
all missing elements will be added. 9:20-10:00 AM the most important
Each and every step will be read and one.
it will be reviewed as to ensure the
effective completion of this task

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Lessons from
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Storia degli arabi
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Arabs in
Calabria), edited
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(Radiconcini).
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was conducted in
2018 and was
published by the
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Information

Analyze the The economy was Farras, Ahmad. “The Economic System under the
economic comparable to the
system of ideology of capitalism. Abbasids Dynasty.” 2009.
the Abbasid Businesses were largely
caliphate privately owned, and
the economy was Pitimashvili, Archil. “Economy – the School of Abbasid
operated by private
institutions. The Studies.” Abbasidstudies.org, 2022,
economy thrived; this
www.abbasidstudies.org/abbasids/economy/.
was largely a product
of the capital of the Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
empire known as
Baghdad. Revenue was ‌Digital Tax Technologies. “BASIC CONCEPTS Jizya,
mainly comprised of
taxes and military raids,
Divan, Zakat, Kharaj. FORMATION of the
however, in accord CALIPHATE the Term ‘Islamic Caliphate’ Is
with baghdad’s unique
geographical location Used to Refer to Islamic States That Existed in the
revenue from trade
skyrocketed. A 7th–13th Centuries (630–1258).” Linkedin.com, 5
marketplace system
was introduced where Sept. 2023, www.linkedin.com/pulse/hitory-taxes-
every
islamic-caliphate-digital-tax-technologies.
industry/occupation
had its own unqie Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
market that operated
based solely on the ‌
products or services
derived from said
occupation/industry.
Thus, Baghdad quickly
became the economic
capital of the world
during that time
period. Moreover, the
use of financial
institutionssuch as
banking operations,
checks, currency
exchange, trusts, funds,
and with the
abolishment of intrest
Baghdad became the
core backbone of
finance within the
world.

In addition, the
economy was split into
3 separate sectors:
industrial revenue,
taxation, and military
gains.
1. Industries
within the
empire
including
agriculture,
stonework, and
 garment
industries. The
revenue
evaluates the
calculated
profit after
both expenses
and taxes were
deducted from
the gross
revenue
2. Taxes
represented
one of the
pillars of
annual
revenue.
People of
different faiths
were taxed
differently as
Christians,
jews, and other
faiths had to
pay extra taxes.
Taxes were
mainly
imposed on
salaries,
industries, and
import/export
processes. For
example, any
free able-
bodied Muslim
was to pay an
amount
subject to 2.5%
of the salary of
that person
otherwise
known as
zakat. Non-
Muslims paid a
jizya which was
a tax that was
subjected to
the non-
 Muslims’ as a
method to
avoid military
service, and it
was mandatory
therefore all
non-Muslims
living under
the Muslim
state were to
pay this tax.
Unmarried
men were also
subject to
increased taxes
3. Import/Export
taxes
otherwise
known as trade
duties were
known as
ushur and
were paid in a
range of 1/10-
1/40 of the
value of the
product taking
into account
the domestic
demand and
the religion
applied to the
trade (the
religion of the
merchant
and/or the
organization
conducting the
trade as
Muslims paid
less taxes)

Interpret During the rule of the Islam, Zafarul. “BANKING IN THE ABBASID
the religious Abbasid caliphate, no PERIOD A SPECIAL STUDY OF THE TENTH
norms banking institutions CENTURY A. D.” Proceedings of the Indian History
applied existed. However, bank Congress, vol. 45, 1984, pp. 780–89. JSTOR,
towards services existed in the
banking and form of a service http://www.jstor.org/stable/44140275. Accessed 11 Dec.
finance provided by an 2023.
individual banker
known as naqid or
saraf. These individual
bankers were
encouraged to operate
as the increase in
different currencies
available and in-
circulation required
banking services.
Therefore, individual
bankers were
responsible for 3 main
services: deposit of
money, supply of
funds, and transfer of
amounts, as well as a
form of currency
exchange. These
individuals were to
invest any deposits into
different intuitions or
give them to other
clients as an advanced
loan. There is
substantial evidence
that different ministers
(wazir) such as Ibn-ul-
Furat deposited over
160000 dinars with his
personal banker. Intrest
was furthermore
prohibited based an
sharia law.
Evaluate the The Abbasid economy Shatzmiller, Maya . Transcontinental Trade and
internationa was the world’s
l reach of strongest economy Economic Growth in the Early Islamic Empire:
the Abbasid during its prime.
caliphate However, a couple key The Red Sea Corridor in the 8th-10th Centuries .
economy factors worked hand in
hand to make this pp. 119–130. History UWO,
possible. Firstly,
monetary streams history.uwo.ca/people/Docs/Shatzmiller-
were established and
circulation was Articles/12-Transcontinental-Trade.pdf.
increased. Secondly,
 the creation of efficient Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
well-organized tax
collection systems
allowed for increased
revenue. Thirdly,
structured legal public
subsidies and
institutions upheld
property rights.
Fourthly, demographic
growth occurred as a
direct result of
increasing birthing
rates and an increasing
of military conquest
which increased the
annual sum of
produce. Fifthly, trade
became much more
viable to the empire as
a source of revenue
thus volume of trade
increased, markets
were structured much
more efficiently, and
credit tools and
structures were
established. The
previously mentioned
factors allowed for
Baghdad to become an
economic capital and
therefore the Abbasid
caliphate gained
international control of
monetary funds and
the economies of
different nations.
State and Terrestrial Trade
identify the Routes: Shatzmiller, Maya. “Economic Performance and
different 1. Trade with
trade routes China
Economic Growth in the Early Islamic
created in 2. Trade with World.” Journal of the Economic and Social
the Abbasid India
Caliphate 3. All northern- History of the Orient, vol. 54, no. 2, 2011, pp.
eastern
intercontinenta 132–84,
l trade
 Maritime Trade Routes:
1. Euro trade https://doi.org/10.1163/156852011x586831.
routes
2. Miscellaneous ‌
Subliminal
continental
trade routes
Explore Firstly, taxes were a
taxation major economic Digital Tax Technologies. “BASIC CONCEPTS Jizya,
practices resource that propelled
developed the Abbasid economy
Divan, Zakat, Kharaj. FORMATION of the
by the to its proper stature. CALIPHATE the Term ‘Islamic Caliphate’ Is
Abbasid Firstly, taxes in the
Caliphate form of Islam- Used to Refer to Islamic States That Existed in the
mandated zakat were
introduced, 2.5% of 7th–13th Centuries (630–1258).” Linkedin.com, 5
annual income was to
be paid to the Sept. 2023, www.linkedin.com/pulse/hitory-taxes-
government which was
islamic-caliphate-digital-tax-technologies.
then redistributed by
the public fund (Bait al Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
Mal) to the less
fortunate. Then, a ‌
second form of tax was
introduced known as
jizyah where non-
Muslims paid a
taxational fee
amounted to between
1-4 dinars. Then there
was kharja which is a
land tax imposed on
land obtained through
conquest. These taxes
were all document and
maintained by Diwan
al-Kharaj.
1. Taxes on land
or kharja were
based on the
lands arable
properties,
wheat and
barely was
taxed at a rate
of 40% if the
land was
naturally
 irrigated while
if it was
artificially
irgated it was
only taxed
between 15-
30% based on
the efforts of
the farmer and
his investment.
Moreover,
Muslim owners
of land and
Converted
owners paid
1/10 of the
lands value in
the form of
zakat.
2. Import and
export duties
amounted to
between 1/10-
1/40 of the
value of the
product based
on its domestic
and/or local
demand and
religious
aspects
Explore the Refer to attached table
total annual Shatzmiller, Maya. “Economic Performance and
revenue of Citizens were able to
the live joyfully, as per Abu-
Economic Growth in the Early Islamic
economy Yusuf’s ideas no citizen World.” Journal of the Economic and Social
and its was overtaxed and
effect on those incapable of History of the Orient, vol. 54, no. 2, 2011, pp.
everyday life paying were given
money rather than 132–84,
being incarcerated.
Therefore, links of trust https://doi.org/10.1163/156852011x586831.
were created between
government and ‌
society allowing for the
empire to succeed.
Identify the
purchase Şevket Pamuk, and Maya Shatzmiller. “Plagues,
power of
citizens by
Wages, and Economic Change in the Islamic
different Middle East, 700–1500.” The Journal of
products
Economic History, vol. 74, no. 1, Cambridge

University Press, Feb. 2014, pp. 196–229,

The above table https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022050714000072.
provides the data
necessary to analyze Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
the purchase power of
citizens by different ‌
available products.
Firstly, it is evident that
Baghdad’s unique
economic properties
allowed for its produce
to be much cheaper
hinting at lower
inflation rates and
more seamless
currency exchange
systems. This is backed
by data as in 760 wheat
cost 0.0021 in modern
day Cairo but it only
cost 0.0009 in
Baghdad. Secondly, it is
also evident that
Baghdad had lower
wages because of its
unique properties
therefore allowing the
Abbasid caliphate to
save money thus
increasing revenue and
bolstering the
economic properties of
the empire.
In conclusion, salaries
played a major role in
dictating produce value
which in turn either
bolstered or held back
the economy of the
 empire directly
affecting its citizens
especially civillians.
Analyze the 1. Agricultural Farras, Ahmad. “The Economic System under the
main was the main
industries industry in the Abbasids Dynasty.” 2009.
which have Abbasid rule, it
propelled was the core of
the Abbasid the economy.
economy Firstly, the
industry was
previously
bolstered by
significant
investments
including the
construction of
irrigation
systems, the
restoration of
abandoned or
ruined farms,
and providing
financial aid
grants to those
who request it
and meet a
certain set of
criteria. Thus,
food security
was
established
with this
industry largely
accounting for
stocks of grain,
fruit,
vegetables,
dates, sugar,
olive oi, rice,
honey, sesame
spices, cotton,
silk, and wool
thereby not
just achieving
food security
but also
achieving
 security for the
garment
industry
2. Artisan
craftsmanship
was a minor
yet
commanding
industry, this
industry
involved the
manufacturing
of many
products
including
pottery,
clothing, glass,
paper, shoes,
etc. As more
factories were
created tax
income
increased
significantly
therefore
rebolstering
the economy
When did It started in 750 AD and
the ended by conquest of “World History Encyclopedia.” Worldhistory.org, 2023,
Caliphate Mongols in 1258 AD
start and
www.worldhistory.org/timeline/Abbasid_Dynasty
when did it /. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
end
‌

Provide a  The Abbasid

brief history Caliphate was “The Abbasid Empire | World
of the the product of
empire
Civilization.” Lumenlearning.com, 2023,
a revolution in
750 AD (Anno courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-
Domini) which
overthrew the worldcivilization/chapter/the-abbasid-empire/.
Umayyad
government Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
 The Abbasid
kept a line of
 rulers
uninterrupted ‌
for over 3
centuries
 The Fatimid
dynasty broke
off from the
Abbasid in 909
AD and created
a new empire
lasting just
over 2
centuries
 The empire fell
to Mongol
conquest
Synthesize a Self-Observation
formal In conclusion, the
conclusion Abbasid caliphate was
towards the economically superior
economical during its reign; thanks
state of the to Baghdad’s unique
Abbasid properties and to the
Caliphate unorthodox financial
system of the Sharia.
Thus, the empire grew
evermore and was only
defeated at the hands
of conquest. In the
end, this structured
economy brought
about unparalleled
advancements in
financial and
economical sectors and
therefore, the world
would not have been
better off without the
Abbasid Empire.
Data-Ibn Khaldun_Compiled by-Shatzmiller
Source:

Shatzmiller, Maya. “Economic Performance and Economic Growth in the Early Islamic

World.” Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient, vol. 54, no. 2, 2011, pp.

132–84, https://doi.org/10.1163/156852011x586831.

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ÖZDEMİR, Öznur. “Abbâsî İhtilâline Zemin Hazırlayan Bir Etmen Olarak Vergi Sistemindeki

Bozulmalar ve Modern İslam Tarihçiliği Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme.” Sakarya

Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi (SAUIFD), June 2018, pp. 107–28,

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courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldcivilization/chapter/the-abbasid-empire/.

Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.

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KWL

What I know What I Want to Know What I learned

The Abbasid economy was
extremely powerful partly
thanks to its geographical
location which allowed it to
1. Analyze the economic
system of the Abbasid
caliphate
2. Interpret the religious
The economy was comparable to the ideology of capitalism. Businesses
were largely privately owned, and the economy was operated by
private institutions. The economy thrived; this was largely a product of
the capital of the empire known as Baghdad. Revenue was mainly
comprised of taxes and military raids, however, in accord with
baghdad’s unique geographical location revenue from trade
skyrocketed. A marketplace system was introduced where every
industry/occupation had its own unqie market that operated based
solely on the products or services derived from said

control global trade
The unique properties of the
empire allowed it to excel in tax
collection by following Islamic
Sharia law
norms applied towards occupation/industry. Thus, Baghdad quickly became the economic
capital of the world during that time period. Moreover, the use of
financial institutionssuch as banking operations, checks, currency
banking and finance exchange, trusts, funds, and with the abolishment of intrest Baghdad
became the core backbone of finance within the world.
3. Evaluate the In addition, the economy was split into 3 separate sectors: industrial
international reach of revenue, taxation, and military gains.
4. Industries within the empire including agriculture,
the Abbasid caliphate stonework, and garment industries. The revenue
evaluates the calculated profit after both expenses

The Abbasid time period economy 5.

marked one of the greatest
Islamic empires in history and
one of if not the greatest
Islamic empire of all time
and taxes were deducted from the gross revenue
Taxes represented one of the pillars of annual
revenue. People of different faiths were taxed
4. State and identify the differently as Christians, jews, and other faiths had to
pay extra taxes. Taxes were mainly imposed on
different trade routes salaries, industries, and import/export processes. For
example, any free able-bodied Muslim was to pay an
created in the Abbasid amount subject to 2.5% of the salary of that person
otherwise known as zakat. Non-Muslims paid a jizya
Caliphate which was a tax that was subjected to the non-
Muslims’ as a method to avoid military service, and it

5. Explore taxation was mandatory therefore all non-Muslims living

practices developed by
the Abbasid Caliphate
6. Explore the total annual
under the Muslim state were to pay this tax.
Unmarried men were also subject to increased taxes
6. Import/Export taxes otherwise known as trade duties
were known as ushur and were paid in a range of
1/10-1/40 of the value of the product taking into
account the domestic demand and the religion
applied to the trade (the religion of the merchant
and/or the organization conducting the trade as

revenue of the economy Muslims paid less taxes)

and its effect on During the rule of the Abbasid caliphate, no banking institutions
existed. However, bank services existed in the form of a service
everyday life provided by an individual banker known as naqid or saraf. These
individual bankers were encouraged to operate as the increase in
7. Identify the purchase different currencies available and in-circulation required banking
services. Therefore, individual bankers were responsible for 3 main
power of citizens by services: deposit of money, supply of funds, and transfer of amounts, as
well as a form of currency exchange. These individuals were to invest
different products any deposits into different intuitions or give them to other clients as an
advanced loan. There is substantial evidence that different ministers
8. Analyze the main (wazir) such as Ibn-ul-Furat deposited over 160000 dinars with his
personal banker. Intrest was furthermore prohibited based an sharia
industries which have law.

propelled the Abbasid The Abbasid economy was the world’s strongest economy during its
prime. However, a couple key factors worked hand in hand to make this
economy possible. Firstly, monetary streams were established and circulation was
increased. Secondly, the creation of efficient well-organized tax
9. When did the Caliphate collection systems allowed for increased revenue. Thirdly, structured
legal public subsidies and institutions upheld property rights. Fourthly,
start and when did it demographic growth occurred as a direct result of increasing birthing
rates and an increasing of military conquest which increased the annual
end sum of produce. Fifthly, trade became much more viable to the empire
as a source of revenue thus volume of trade increased, markets were
10. Provide a brief history structured much more efficiently, and credit tools and structures were
established. The previously mentioned factors allowed for Baghdad to
of the empire become an economic capital and therefore the Abbasid caliphate
gained international control of monetary funds and the economies of
11. Synthesize a formal different nations.

conclusion towards the Terrestrial Trade Routes:

4. Trade with China
economical state of the 5.
6.
Trade with India
All northern-eastern intercontinental trade

Abbasid Caliphate Maritime Trade Routes:

3. Euro trade routes
4. Miscellaneous Subliminal continental trade routes
Firstly, taxes were a major economic resource that propelled the
Abbasid economy to its proper stature. Firstly, taxes in the form of
Islam-mandated zakat were introduced, 2.5% of annual income was to
be paid to the government which was then redistributed by the public
fund (Bait al Mal) to the less fortunate. Then, a second form of tax was
introduced known as jizyah where non-Muslims paid a taxational fee
amounted to between 1-4 dinars. Then there was kharja which is a land
tax imposed on land obtained through conquest. These taxes were all
document and maintained by Diwan al-Kharaj.
3. Taxes on land or kharja were based on the lands
arable properties, wheat and barely was taxed at a
rate of 40% if the land was naturally irrigated while if
it was artificially irgated it was only taxed between
15-30% based on the efforts of the farmer and his
investment. Moreover, Muslim owners of land and
Converted owners paid 1/10 of the lands value in the
form of zakat.
 4. Import and export duties amounted to between 1/10-
1/40 of the value of the product based on its
domestic and/or local demand and religious aspects
Refer to attached table

Citizens were able to live joyfully, as per Abu-Yusuf’s ideas no citizen

was overtaxed and those incapable of paying were given money rather
than being incarcerated. Therefore, links of trust were created between
government and society allowing for the empire to succeed.

The above table provides the data necessary to analyze the purchase
power of citizens by different available products. Firstly, it is evident
that Baghdad’s unique economic properties allowed for its produce to
be much cheaper hinting at lower inflation rates and more seamless
currency exchange systems. This is backed by data as in 760 wheat cost
0.0021 in modern day Cairo but it only cost 0.0009 in Baghdad.
Secondly, it is also evident that Baghdad had lower wages because of its
unique properties therefore allowing the Abbasid caliphate to save
money thus increasing revenue and bolstering the economic properties
of the empire.
In conclusion, salaries played a major role in dictating produce value
which in turn either bolstered or held back the economy of the empire
directly affecting its citizens especially civillians.

3. Agricultural was the main industry in the Abbasid

rule, it was the core of the economy. Firstly, the
industry was previously bolstered by significant
investments including the construction of irrigation
systems, the restoration of abandoned or ruined
farms, and providing financial aid grants to those who
request it and meet a certain set of criteria. Thus,
food security was established with this industry
largely accounting for stocks of grain, fruit,
vegetables, dates, sugar, olive oi, rice, honey, sesame
spices, cotton, silk, and wool thereby not just
achieving food security but also achieving security for
the garment industry
4. Artisan craftsmanship was a minor yet commanding
industry, this industry involved the manufacturing of
many products including pottery, clothing, glass,
paper, shoes, etc. As more factories were created tax
income increased significantly therefore rebolstering
the economy
It started in 750 AD and ended by conquest of Mongols in 1258 AD

 The Abbasid Caliphate was the product of a

revolution in 750 AD (Anno Domini) which overthrew
the Umayyad government
 The Abbasid kept a line of rulers uninterrupted for
over 3 centuries
 The Fatimid dynasty broke off from the Abbasid in
909 AD and created a new empire lasting just over 2
centuries
 The empire fell to Mongol conquest

In conclusion, the Abbasid caliphate was economically superior during

its reign; thanks to Baghdad’s unique properties and to the unorthodox
financial system of the Sharia. Thus, the empire grew evermore and
was only defeated at the hands of conquest. In the end, this structured
economy brought about unparalleled advancements in financial and
economical sectors and therefore, the world would not have been
better off without the Abbasid Empire.
Reflection:

In this task I had many strengths, this allowed me to excel in my performance. Firstly, I was able to
correctly utilize the given layout and apply it for its intended uses. Secondly, through the ATL making
inferences and drawing conclusions I was able to compile a simple conclusion that in turn answers the
main focused research question. Thirdly, I utilized many Ib traits which allowed me to excel in my task, I
utilized the thinker trait when analyzing and interpreting data, I utilized the reflective trait when I
reflected about my performance, I utilized both the knowledgeable and inquirer traits when I researched
about the topic, inquired about it, and gained knowledge towards it. Fourthly, I was able to apply
effective self-management skills by managing my time to create a threshold of efficiency that must be
met at all times; preventing me from overworking myself and also preventing me from underworking
myself allowing me to complete this task and excel in it. Fifthly, I was able to utilize visual
representations heavily throughout my task further amplifying my ability to transfer ideas to my target
audience, this was done through the addition of a handful of visual tools such as graphs, charts, and
tables which provided data in a simpler manner allowing readers to make conclusions more efficiently,
there were also videos and images which prevented the target audience from getting bored, and it
served as an effective method of sharing knowledge. Lastly, I was able to fully understand the topic
which not only boosted my performance but it also amplified my performance in it allowing me to excel.

There were many challenges when it came to this task. Firstly, the trustworthiness of some sources was
questionable. This was due to the absence of an author, or due to the absence of credentials that belong
to the author, some sources were also outdated, some sources were also published commercially.
Secondly, I was not able to fully interpret the task from first glance, understanding the task required a
strong in-depth analysis which I conducted as to understand the task fully and persevere. Thirdly, the
application of self-management skills presented itself as an enormous challenge (to be honest this
reflection was done at 4 AM Tuesday 12/12/2023); this was the product of procrastination which I hope
to stop in the near future as this habit has limited my abilities to perform and excel in this task. Fourthly,
I faced some difficulties when applying the thinker Ib Learner trait but through perseverance and
patience I was able to fully apply this skill to the topic and to interpret/analyze the data researched.
Lastly, some technical challenges arose throughout the task which challenged me as they took some time
however, I was able to research the fixes quickly and apply them effectively

Mind map:
 Change

Scientific and Technical

Innovation

Economical Change Finance and Banking Infrastructure Civilization

Country
Cultural Norms Repurposed or previously built State
Conflict
Relegious Standards Newly built Nation
Empire

Quote:

“Building an empire is a little bit about the king and everything about the kingdom. A true king’s success
is the success of his people, not himself”- Monty G Hooke

When taking a direct look at this quote it is clear that the deduction of the topic is that an empire is the
people behind it not the rulers above it. This can be applied to the task as the Abbasid empire mainly
depended on the people’s unification to drive its success and it is deduced that when military conquest
reaches the Spanish incursions the empire fell due to the citizens whom were not of Islamic origin and
did not back the empire making it extremely easy for opposing empires to invade and destroy the empire
such as what happened when the Mongol empire invaded the Abbasid empire.

Jevon’s Paradox
 The above image known as Jevon’s paradox is a graph representing the direct relation between price and
quantity. As quantity decreases price also decreases, which is a concept known as elastic demand. The
d Q/Q
formula for the concept is e= . This is applied and relevant to the Abbasid economy and markets
d P /P
as because of the empires expansion, demand for different products increased, thus, through heavy
investments reforms were made to industry and mainly to the agricultural industry. Price was relevant to
quantity as both were low during 720 as wheat in Cairo was worth 0.0021 however as the empire
expanded the quantity increased and therefore the price increased. Thus, in conclusion to maintain the
economical state of an empire regular changes and amendments are required to fully maintain the
economy, this conclusion is derived from the example of Jevon’s paradox.

“Graphic Illustrating Jevons Paradox.” ResearchGate, ResearchGate, 2017,

www.researchgate.net/figure/Graphic-illustrating-Jevons-paradox_fig1_297600195.

Accessed 12 Dec. 2023.

‌Video:

History Time. “The Abbasid Caliphate // Medieval History Documentary (750-833).” YouTube,

YouTube Video, 31 Aug. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2MmjMsYuF8. Accessed

12 Dec. 2023.

C. Communicating:

Level Level descriptor Task Specific Indicator

1-2 The student: You were able to:
i. communicates information and ideas in a limited i. communicate information and ideas in a limited
way, using a style that is limited in its way, using a formal style that is limited in its
appropriateness to the audience and purpose

ii. structures information and ideas according to the
specified format in a limited way
iii. documents sources of information in a limited
way.
The student:
i. communicates information and ideas
satisfactorily by using a style that is somewhat
appropriate to the audience and purpose
3-4
ii. structures information and ideas in a way that is a visual organizer (heading, sub-heading,
somewhat appropriate to the specified format iii. paragraphs, points, images and diagrams are
sometimes documents sources of information using included, work cited page) and an oral recording
a recognized convention.
The student:
i. communicates information and ideas accurately
by using a style that is mostly appropriate to the
audience and purpose
5-6
ii. structures information and ideas in a way that is
mostly appropriate to the specified format
iii. often documents sources of information using a
recognized convention
The students:
i. communicates information and ideas effectively
and accurately by using a style that is completely
appropriate to the audience and purpose
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ii. structures information and ideas in a way that is
completely appropriate to the specified format iii.
consistently documents sources of information
using a recognized convention.
appropriateness to the audience and purpose
ii. structure information and ideas according to
the specified format of a visual organizer and an
oral recording
iii. Document sources of information in a limited
way using MLA (9) format.
You were able to:
i. communicate information and ideas
satisfactorily by using a formal style that is
somewhat appropriate to the audience and
purpose
ii. structure information and ideas in a way that is
somewhat appropriate to the specified format of
iii. Sometimes document sources of information
using a recognized convention – MLA format.
You were able to:
i. communicate information and ideas accurately
by using a formal style that is mostly appropriate
to the audience and purpose
ii. structure information and ideas in a way that is
mostly appropriate to the specified format of a
visual organizer (heading, sub-heading,
paragraphs, points, images and diagrams are
included, work cited page) and an oral
recording
iii. often document sources of information using a
recognized convention – MLA.
You were able to:
i. communicated information and ideas
effectively and accurately by using a formal style
that is completely appropriate to the audience
and purpose
ii. structured information and ideas in a way that
is completely appropriate to the specified format
of a visual organizer (heading, sub-heading,
paragraphs, points, images and diagrams are
included, work cited page) and an oral recording
iii. Consistently documented sources of
information using a recognized convention – MLA
format.
Part 2: Presentation:
Specification of the topic chosen formulated as a research question.
Introduction about the empire (a brief identity like card including; location, size,
time frame, government system, Religion, etc.…)
 Causes/ reasons behind its establishment ( How did it start? )
 The transition milestones to highlight the peak of the empire from the specified
point of view.
 Use multiple ways to present your research findings; charts, tables, graphs,
short paragraphs,.etc.
 Use dualities, make your links and make reference to the concepts when
applicable
 Completion of the action plan (brainstorming, outline, notes, draft)
 Use of Questia or Britanica [NOTE: for any help contact the librarian]
 Use of IS terminology throughout the presentation
 A visual presentation in groups must include creative posters, Powerpoint (clear
and loud voice)
********* Use MLA 9 formatting

Command terms: