National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Egypt
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Egypt's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location and a video about the ancient civilization that flourished...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: Early Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt
Learning module with video tutorial, interactive review game and assessment prepares students for the Ohio state Social Studies on early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Egypt
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Egypt. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Copts
The Copts of Egypt are a religious minority (numbering about 6 million in Egypt) whose church they believe to have been founded by Saint Mark the Evangelist. The Coptic church is the ancient church of Egypt. Outside of Egypt, Coptic...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Egypt: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Egypt in North Africa.
BBC
Bbc: Egypt Tourist Attack Trial Opens
Discusses a terrorist bomb attack on tourists by Egyptians in Cairo in April, 2005. The preliminary trial began in June 2006.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Hungary and Suez Crisis
This site from the University of Groningen summarizes political turning points of 1956, giving detail on the Soviet and American political desires shown in their responses to Israel's attack of Egypt.
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Egypt
A reference guide for Egypt is shared on this resource compiled by Fordham University.
Other
Keller Dovetail: Dovetails in Ancient Egypt
Pictures of ancient Egyptian boxes showing examples of fine carpentry. Examples of the dovetail technique from 4000 years ago.
Other
Abu Al Nasr Al Farabi (870 950 a.d.)
Biographical information about al-Farabi, an Islamic philosopher and scientist who "acquired great proficiency in various branches of learning and is reported to have been an expert in different languages."
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Northern Africa
A simple explanation of the Northern Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.
Other
Islamic Kids: Prophet Musa (Moses)
Good article about Moses, a prophet of Islam. Summarizes his life as discussed in the Qur'an: his life in the house of the Pharoah, the accidental murder of the Egyptian man, his miracles, and his prophethood. Includes many quotes from...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Army and Soldiers of Ancient Egypt for Kids
History Questions: Egyptian Army Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Inventions and Technology of Ancient Egypt for Kids
History Questions: Inventions and Technology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Blinden Kuh: Aegypten & Egypt
This site in German provides extensive information on Egypt, including the influential Pharaoh Tutankhamun and hieroglyphics (includes a translator!). Also includes extensive links to other Egypt resources in English and German.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: The Pyramids
14 question game tests your knowledge of pyramids. Can you match the pyramid with its correct name?
BBC
Bbc: Egypt: A Permanent Emergency?
A March of 2007 analysis on proposed changes to the Egyptian constitution that would affect the state of emergency implemented in 1981.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham, in Liturgy
This site explains how the Christian relationship to the Jewish patriarch Abraham is celebrated in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Bosom of Abraham
This site gives a theological explanation for the Scriptural references to this term, "The Bosom of Abraham." This phrase was used by Jesus in telling parables about the judgment. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Sara
This site gives biographical information and Biblical references to Sara, the wife of Abraham. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Isaac
This site gives the story of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sara. It tells the Biblical account of God's gift of a son to Abraham and Sara, the desired sacrifice, and the final outcome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ethiopia
An overview of Ethiopia, including segments on the country's historical, social and religious background. Recounted from a antiquated Christian perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Israelites
This is a good overview by Christians about the Israelites, or as Exodus describes, God's chosen people. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...