Medieval Middle East - Abbasid Empire - Food, Music, Festivals

Foods of Iran by Barbara Sheen
Cooking Up World History by Suzanne Marchers and Patricia Marden
1001 Inventions & Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization by National Geographic Kids

Discussion:
Important religious festivals and traditions
Foods of the region, methods of production and preparation
Music

Activity:
History journal
Listen to music of the Abbasid Empire - Safiy ad-Din et al.
Abbasid Feast! (Make Caliph's favorite pancakes in particular)