1. The Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties.
To explore the impact of the Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties.
To evaluate whether their impact was greater than that of the Rashidun Caliphate.
Do Now: By the time Hussain died, what measurable impact had the Rashidun caliphate had?
Rashidun - Rightly guided.

2. Half term Homework.
1.) Watch the videos of the Iranian revolution and take notes. 2.) Research Twelver Shia Islam. What do they believe? Are there any other branches of Shia Islam?

3. Activation: Read the information on the Dynasties
Activation: Read the information on the Dynasties. In your own words explain what each of them achieved. Or you can do this as a timeline.

4. “The Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties made more of an impact for Islam that the Rashidun Caliphate”.
What do you think of this statement? Why might someone disagree with you? Discuss on your tables.
Rashidun - Rightly guided.

5. Consolidation: Write a paragraph for each side of this.
“The Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties made more of an impact for Islam that the Rashidun Caliphate”.
It could be argued that……
However, on the other hand…