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Curated OER

The Assyrian Civilization

For Students 6th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle related to the civilizations of Assyria. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

Lesson Plan: What We Value

For Teachers 7th - 12th
How have values changed? How does our society influence our choices? Two great questions lead this discussion about food production, history, and cause-and-effect relationships. Pupils analyze a limestone relief from Assyria, research...
Organizer
San Antonio Independent School District

Ancient Civilizations

For Students 6th - 11th Standards
Here is a fantastic set of graphic organizers to accompany your study of civilizations such as ancient Egypt, Sumer, Assyria, and Persia. 
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Curated OER

Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ancient Mesopotamia worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.
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Curated OER

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Assyria

For Students 9th - 10th
Bible Tutor offers a brief description of the location and history of Assyria. Inlcudes image and map.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago: Assyria

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a collection of art from Assyria with links to see examples and descriptions of ancient Assyrian art.
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Other

All Empires: Assyria

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful article giving a history of the Assyrian Empire can be found here. Read about the beginnings of the empire, the many rulers and their contributions, their many military conquests, warfare, and the decline of the empire.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Mesopotamia: Palaces of Assyria: Palace Without a Rival

For Students 4th - 8th
This virtual exhibition describes the stages in the construction of Sennacherib's Palace Without a Rival and the surrounding gardens, with quotes from Sennacherib accompanying the text. Click on highlighted words for pop-up definitions,...
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Learning Sites: Southwest Palace Nineveh, Ancient Assyria (Modern Iraq)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good description of the layout and interior of Sennacherib's Southwest Palace, also known as the Palace Without Rival. Hover over each image for an expanded view.
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Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
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Iran Before the Iranians

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
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Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church: Isaiah Bible Study

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed commentary on Isaiah. Also provides Biblical references and background study of the historical times of Isaiah.
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Stony Brook University: Sennacherib's Palace Without Rival at Nineveh

For Students 9th - 10th
This book by John Malcolm Russell, a professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, was published in 1991. Written from the perspective of an art historian, he presents his ideas about the function of the Palace without Rival by...
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Other

Habakkuk: The Just Shall Live by Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
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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The British Museum: Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.
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Moeller Haus: The Interaction of Assyrian Kings With Israel and Judah

For Students 9th - 10th
The author takes verses from the Bible and uses them to describe Assyrian interaction with Judah and Israel in and around 730 BC.
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library

World Wide Study Bible: Zephaniah

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains an entire lesson on the Prophet Zephaniah including scripture, commentary, sermons, and article references.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible Tutor site briefly describes the Babylonia and the Babylonian Exile. Includes image, map, and hyperlinked terms.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Zephaniah

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible Tutor site contains a brief description of the prophet Zephaniah and his teachings.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
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Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
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Other

Bible Book of the Month: Isaiah: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides commentary on Isaiah 1, 10, and 34.

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