Assignment Overview:
Imagine you are a traveling companion to Benjamin of Tudela, a medieval Jewish traveler who visited Europe, Asia and Africa in the 12th century. You have just recently traveled to the cities of Constantinople of the Byzantine Empire and Baghdad within the Islamic Empire, and are eager to document what you’ve seen. You should create a travelogue to share your experiences and can do so through a variety of mediums (see your assignment sheet). You can propose a different way to present your travelogue if you have other ideas!
Your travelogue must describe religious life in the cities, and should also include two of the topics below.
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To cite the PDF files below, please cite the whole book using the following ISBN number: 9781426209345
Broad-Based Sources on Multiple Topics:
Medieval Sourcebook: Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela בִּנְיָמִין מִטּוּדֶלָה: (1130-1173) CE: The Itinerary, 11th Century CE (website)
Religion
Architecture/City Planning
Recreation
Trade/Economic Activity
Transportation
Government
Education/Places of Learning
Science and Technology
Art and Music
Social Class Structure
Broad-Based Sources on Multiple Topics
Religion
Architecture
Recreation
Trade & Transportation
Government
Education and Places of Learning
Science & Technology
Art & Musuc
Social Class Structure
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