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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a slideshow presentation of Hellenistic art.
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Student Reader: Hellenic vs Hellenistic Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages. The Hellenic age was prior to the time of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic age followed it.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Hellenistic Art Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Artlex.com defines and describes the Hellenistic period in Western art. Features include links to illustrated examples, artists, and related terms.
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The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenistic Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main features of the Hellenistic Age in ancient Greece, which began during the reign of Alexander the Great. Also examines Hellenistic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
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Hub Pages: Differences Between Hellenistic and Hellenic Greek Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages and the accomplishments of each period of Greek history.
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Savvas Learning

Pearson Education: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a summary of chapter three of a textbook on world history. It looks at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western civilization, the breadth of their civilization in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, and their...
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Ancient greece.org: History of Greece: Hellenistic

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article regarding the Hellenistic period of Greece.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Hellenistic World

For Students 9th - 10th
References regarding the Hellenistic world.
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1st Muse: Hellenistic Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from 1st Muse discusses the start of Hellenistic art, and the places in which it was formed.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: From Polis to Cosmopolis

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the world of Alexander the Great, beginning with the military exploits of his father, Philip of Macedon. Included is a look at Hellenistic philosophies.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore all aspects of life in ancient Greece. From the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic time periods, learn about Greek daily life, roles for men and women, religion and religious ceremonies, and the Greek economy.
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United Nations

Unesco: Ancient City of Damascus

For Students 9th - 10th
Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Centralized vs Decentralized Rule: The Legacy of Alexander the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource for teachers and students. A study of government and society through a look at the legacy of Alexander the Great. Includes questions for discussion followed by activity surrounding four Hellenistic philosophies of the "good...
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Hellenism Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Calgary site defines Hellenism. It also discusses Hellenism and its relationship with Judaism. Descriptions of Maccabees as Hellenists are included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Development of the Buddha Image

For Students 9th - 10th
There is significant debate concerning the development of the Buddha image--where it first occurred, why, and when. Broadly speaking, the image of the Buddha emerged during the first few centuries C.E. in two major centers of Indian art...
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece: Time Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at periods in the history of Greece going back to 6000 BC. Covers Neolithic, Early Bronze, Minoan, Mycenaean, Dark Ages, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic. Each period links to a page of more detailed information.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Science

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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The Mathematical Elements of Euclid

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of the Elements, which contains all the geometrical knowledge available in the Hellenistic period.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
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Alexandria: A Historical Outline

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hellenic Electronic Center offers extensive information about Alexandria starting with its founding by Alexander to contemporary times. Describes the achievements of the city and its decline because of other sea routes for trade.
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Foundation of the Hellenic World: Hellenic History

For Students 9th - 10th
A site devoted to presenting the history of Greece all the way back to the Stone Age. Choose which period you want to know more about, then choose English for a translation.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoic Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of the Stoic beliefs about logic, their advancements in the field of logic, the arguments of the Skeptics and the answers of the Stoics
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Petra: Rock Cut Facades

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource allows students to virtually visit the archeological site of Petra. Through informational text, images, and links to virtual tour, students can investigate the history of Petra and its ancient rock carved facades of...
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Ancient Athens 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is devoted to documenting the buildings and monuments of Athens from the Mycenaean Period to about 1800 AD. Choose an era and read about the history and structures of that time period. The last section is a complete list of...

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