Why did great civilizations fall? War, disease, overpopulation or natural disasters? Interactive content and activities allow you, by sifting through archaeological evidence, to investigate the collapse of the Mayan civilization, the...

Examine the typical Roman soldier from armor to burial during the early civilization. Additionally, enhance study with a timeline from the era and printable activities.

Interactive timeline of key events in the history of ancient Egypt, with embedded references to many of Egypt's famous rulers, such as Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Rameses the Great, and Cleopatra.

This site from Lin and Don Donn shares daily life in three major time periods of ancient Indian history. The periods referenced are the Indus Valley Civilization, the Vedic and Epics Periods, and the Age of Empires. This site is designed...

In this lesson, students learn how historians think the pyramids were built and why they were built-as doorways to the afterlife for the pharaohs.

A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.

This personal site takes a comprehensive look at daily life in ancient India written at the level of beginning students of history.

Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Glossary and Terms. Important words and definitions you need to know about this civilization.

History Questions: Ancient Egypt Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian food, jobs, and daily Life. The history of this world civilization.

History for Kids presents a history of ancient Asian architecture. Students learn about the structure, cities and buildings of the cultures of the ancient Indus Valley.

A transcript of a TV documentary about the ancient American civilization found in Caral, Peru. The show features interviews with all three members of the original archaeological team that dated Caral to 2600 B.C. There is a nice...

Illustrated overview of the ancient Near East. Topic coverage includes peopole, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology.

Explore the history, beliefs, people, and culture of the ancient Maya in this enchanting website. It includes games, clip art, and a glossary of terms.

Students can study the events and timeline of Ancient Rome on this site. Learn about how this powerful civilization ruled much of Europe for many centuries.

Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.

A website for students to learn about the biography of Hammurabi from Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about the king of the Babylonians and writer of the Code of Hammurabi.

Kids learn about the biography of Cyrus the Great from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Study how he established the first Persian Empire and released the Jews from exile.

Kids learn about the history of the Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more.

Kids learn about the history of the famous kings of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Gilgamesh, Sargon the Great, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, and Darius.

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Information on China's ancient past and the roots of modern-day Chinese culture. Includes information on Chinese festivals, religions, and philosophy.

Read about a Taino Indian city discovered in the Dominican Republic. Includes two discussion questions you can use to check reading comprehension. Bilingual Spanish/English.