#11th c.

Sparks shooting from his eyes

and wearing a poppy on his head

he arises to announce the death of night.

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When he crows he himself listens

to his call to prayer

then hurriedly beats his great wings

against his body.

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It seems the king of Persia

gave him his crown

and Maria the Copt, sister of Moses,

hung the pendant around his neck.

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He snitched the peacock’s dressiest coat

and to top it off

his strutting walk

Pr03a2_No Dark Age in Islamic World (Slide by Slide Description)

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Cover Slide: The Bismillah (“In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful”). The opening phrase to all the chapters (Sura) of the Qur-an, except for one (9th). It is also uttered before special occasions. The slide…

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A03_HGS-An Age of Exchange and Encouter 500 – 1500 (Ch.12 – Ch.15)

A03_HGS-An Age of Exchange and Encounter 500 to 1500 CE (Ch.12 – Ch.15)

Purpose: Along with class lessons and activities, these assignments for Ch.12 – Ch.15 will help us address these essential questions… How did the development of kingdoms and empires in East Asia help spread religions, culture, trade, and technological innovations?

What political and economic systems emerged in the Middle Ages…