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St. Louis Public Schools: Ancient Civilizations [Pdf]
This slide presentation provides information regarding how geography affected cultural development during the development of early civilization. It describes city-states, early religious beliefs, social structure and technology of the...
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Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia
This site from the Classics Technology Center provides materials concerning ancient Mesopotamia collected through teacher collaboration. Focuses on geography, religion, economics, clothing, and achievements. Also includes classroom...
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: V. 1: Rivers and Civilizations: Lesson 7 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient India.
BBC
Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia
A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.
University of California
The Neolithic Period in Nubia
Not only describes the time period, but also shows artifacts with descriptions. Great for those researching Ancient Nubia.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Explore Ancient Egypt
Explore and learn about places in Ancient Egypt on this interactive map. Next, try to place them to the correct locations on the map, and take a quiz on facts you read about them.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: V. 1: Rivers and Civilizations: Lesson 9 Quiz
Short quiz on ancient Chinese dynasties.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: V. 1: Rivers and Civilizations: Lesson 10 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient China.
BBC
Bbc: Egyptians: The Story of the Nile
Obviously instrumental in Egypt's growth as a magnificent civilization, the Nile's annual inundation provided Egyptians with food and transportation. Archived.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Hammurabi's Code
PowerPoint slideshow from Tom Richey on ancient Mesopotamia and Hammurabi's Code.
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Ken Farshtey: Change From River Valleys to Classic Civilizations [Pdf]
This slide presentation provides an in-depth look at the Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean world's development from river valleys into classic civilizations. Early river valleys and classic civilizations are described on a broad spectrum...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: A New Look at an Ancient Culture: Egypt
Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Ancient Western Asia Mesopotamia
This history site offers a wonderful lecture on Mesopotamian civilizations and culture. Includes links within the lecture to in-depth explanations of important ideas and people such as Cuneiform and Hannibal.
Project Britain
Woodlands Junior School: Introduction to Ancient Egypt
An easy to read, colorful site introducing many aspects of Ancient Egypt. The menu lists topics to click on: pyramids, farming, Gods, King Tut, hieroglyphics, mummies, river Nile, pharaohs, and more. Brief text make this ideal for...
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Warfare and Empire [Pdf]
In this lesson students discuss how the changing natural environment can become a source of conflict between some groups within a society. Discuss with students how using the rivers for irrigation caused conflict between the Sumerian...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: The Persian Empire
Tom Richey's PowerPoint presentation on the Persian Empire includes a comprehensive overview of ancient Persia with maps, informational text, and humor.
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History World International: Sumeria
A detailed account of the history and culture of Sumeria at this site from History World International. Includes section on language, writing, world view and religion.
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Harappa: A Walk Through Mohenjo Daro
Wonderful, large pictures of that mysterious ancient city, Mohenjo-daro.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Jericho
The history of Jericho is rich and complex, punctuated with the same parade of triumphs and tragedies that so many other ancient cities have experienced. But Jericho's status as the most ancient city on Earth makes it unique. This...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
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Metrocosm: Watch as the World's Cities Appear One by One Over 6,000 Years
Observe the rise of civilizations from 3500BC to the present with this "living" map. See where the first cities developed and watch as civilizations spread across the world.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Learners will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Map of Ancient Mesopotamia
This site from the University of Chicago provides a black and white map of Ancient Mesopotamia. The map focuses primarily upon terrain with an emphasis on the rivers and the major cities.