One worksheet, three projects. Learners explore Eastern Europe and mark Eastern European countries on a map. They then collect and record census data on thirteen different countries, and write a 3-5 page expository essay on one of the...

In this European cities activity, 10th graders find the countries of Europe on a map, match countries with capital cities, categorize different types of cities and identify cities from pictures and on a map.

Use these worksheets to kick off a great lesson on The Crusades. Eighth graders will analyze a map and four short passages to answer six reading comprehension questions.

In this Ottoman Empire worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the decline of the empire, examine the provided map on the topic, and then respond to 5 short answer questions about the information presented.

Here is a traditional multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank assessment on the presidency of James Monroe in the United States. It was designed to supplement a particular textbook chapter, but could be used to assess learning...

For this social studies worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about the colonies, The Boston Tea Party, Native Americans, and more. Students complete 15 questions.

This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of Europe and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is clear...

A map of the land inhabited by Indian tribes in the eastern part of the United States before European settlement. Map shows linguistic stocks as well as culture areas, major, and minor tribes.

Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the Eastern European country of Estonia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...

This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...

Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern European nation of Belarus, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of the European nation of Croatia, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, tourism, environment,...

Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the European country of the Czech Republic, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

A map of Africa after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. This map shows the Belgian, British, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish claims, and the Turkish...

A map from 1911 of eastern North America showing the general areas of early contact between the Native Americans and European settlers. The map is divided by groups (Algonquians, Iroquoians, Siouans, and Muskhogeans) and the principal...

A map of eastern North America, Gulf of Mexico, and western Caribbean showing the European possessions and territorial claims in the region in 1740. The map is color-coded to show the French, Spanish, and British possessions at the time....

A map of the eastern coast of North America showing territorial claims of Europeans and the development of the United Colonies of New England (New England Confederation) in 1643, and the territorial changes between the Dutch and British...

A map of Africa shortly after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. These European and independent boundaries include Algeria and the Saharan Sphere of French Influence,...

A map of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania showing the early European settlements in the area from Bergen, New Jersey established in 1617 to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1683. The map shows the boundary between West New...

A map of Africa showing the continent prior to the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial borders at the start of...

A map of the Middle Colonies of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, with portions of New York, Maryland and Delaware, showing the early European settlements in the area from 1609 to 1702. The map shows the boundary between West New...

A map of the Yucatan Peninsula showing the explorations of Dr. Desire Charney in 1882. The map shows the Mayan sites visited, including Palenque, Uxmal, Kabah, Acanceh, Ake, Izamal, and Chichenitza, and the territories of the Lacandon...

A map of the eastern United States in 1790 showing the western extent of the territories to the Mississippi, and the distribution of European-American population at the time. The map is keyed to show areas of population densities ranging...

" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...