This webquest can be used in various subjects, including social studies, world history, religious studies and foreign relations.

This webquest is designed for high school students, but can be adapted for other grade levels.

It is expected that students will be able to:
- gain some understanding of the Islamic faith, history and culture.
- evaluate different factors that led to the rise and decline of Islamic civilization.
- demonstrate awareness of Islamic architecture and art.
- develop basic understanding of the connections between history and culture in
Islam.
- use technology (the Internet) to research information.
- organize information from a variety of sources and from multiple perspectives.
- work with other classmates and develop sense of teamwork during the process of
doing the webquest activities: exploring, investigating and designing.

The suggested length for completing this webquest is five days (one hour per day).The first three days are for exploring Islamic civilization (steps 1-5). The fourth day is for designing the brochure. The final day is for presenting each group’s work and conclusion.

Technology:Computer for each student or group (with high-speed Internet) and printer.
Students can design their brochure by computer (using software such as Microsoft word and/or Microsoft Publisher) or by hand on heavyweight papers. (The suggested size is 8.5 x 11 inches. Other supplies needed include papers for students’ rough drafts, pencils and pens).