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University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Janangir

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Emperor Jahangir.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tsar Nicholas Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia who was overthrown by the people during the Russian Revolution and killed by the Bolsheviks on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Chinese dynasties, emperors, wars, the Republican era, and the communist revolution on this site. Site includes some history and a timeline of the country of China.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Greek Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how the Olympic games started in ancient Greece. In 394 A.D., Emperor Theodosius I abolished the Olympics and they were not revived until the late 1800s.
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Other

King's College: Fascism

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage dedicated to discussing fascism in Italy, Spain, Germany, Hungary, and Ethiopia. Fascist leaders Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco, Adolf Hitler, Emperor Hirohito, Admiral Miklos Horthy, and Joseph Goebbels are also discussed.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biographies for Kids: Justinian I

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Justinian I from the Middle Ages. Learn about the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire and established the Justinian Code.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Government and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn about the Government of the Aztec Empire including the emperor, officials, laws, and interesting facts on this site.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Burning of Books

For Students 9th - 10th
In 213B.C., all Confucian books were burned except for one copy of each. Why? What did the emperor hope to accomplish? Why was "intellectual conformity" sought after?
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Kublai Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage investigating the biography of Kublai Khan who was the leader of the Mongols who became emperor of China and established the Yuan Dynasty.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Napoleon Bonaparte

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France who conquered much of Europe before being defeated and sent into exile on this site.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Wilhelm II. Some of his better-known quotes are included.
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HyperHistory Online

Hyper History/sui Wen Ti

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the autocratic founder of the Sui Dynasty. This is part of the HyperHistory Online site which includes an interactive timeline of world history which includes similar brief biographies of hundreds of people.
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PBS

Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii Crippled Bombast

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Robert K. Massie explores how Kaiser Wilhelm II's crippled arm shaped his personality and even the war.
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Teaching Heart: Penguins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this site if you want to find ideas, lessons and activities related to penguins.
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Other

The History of Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed history of the Italians and their role in European history.
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Other

Hans Christian Andersen:fairy Tales and Stories

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive personal site from Gilead Har?El with biographical information about Andersen as well as links to his stories.
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Other

Gladiator: The Real Story

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site is an account that examines the movie "Gladiator," and compares it to what actually happened in Roman history. There is information about Marcus Aurelius and his son, Commodus.
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Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: Glossary for Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides terms and definitions of ancient Chinese mythological figures, archeological terms, and historical terms.
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Other

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven

For Students 9th - 10th
Very descriptive article with historical and physical information on the Temple.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Qin Dynasty

For Students 1st - 6th
Join Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan as they journey on a brief history of the Qin Dynasty.
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Other

About Scotland: Hadrian's Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a short description on how the wall was built and its layout. Does have some nice diagrams or cut-away views of the wall.
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Charlemagne

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a short account on the life of Charlemagne plus has links to other sources of information.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Death of Frederick Barbarossa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Medieval Sourcebook of the Fordham University, gives a chronicle describing the death of Frederick Barbarossa.

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