Curated OER
Alexander the Great
For this word search worksheet, students identify and locate various names related to Alexander the Great. There are 23 names and terms to locate in the puzzle.
PBS
Themistocles, Greek General
Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Book of Daniel
PBS provides an intellectual discussion about the main theme of the book of Daniel - the end of time - from Frontline.
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Persian Political Art
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," takes a look at the art of Persia during the reign Darius the Great, which often had an unmistakable political meaning. With excellent close-ups of the ruins of Persepolis (Darius's...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Classical Greece, 500 323 b.c.
Read about the Persian invasion of Greece, the Age of Pericles, the Peloponnesian War, and the culture of Classical Greece.
Other
The Persians
A collection of nice notes on the Persian Wars. The author gives background information on both sides, causes, events and people, plus results.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness: Alexander Defeats the Persians, 331 Bc
This article provides a general overview of Alexander's conquering of Persia in 331 B.C. Read the account of the Battle of Gaugamela written in the 2nd century AD but based on contemporary sources.
University of Chicago
Persepolis and Ancient Iran Persepolis Terrace
A description of the palace built by Darius designed to be the seat of government and important celebrations: Has links to view pictures of various aspects of the palace.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Early Peoples
Regents prep site giving the history of the Paleolithic Period and Early River Civilizations. Includes pictures and map.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Love to Know Corp: King Darius the Great
This site features a biography of Darius, the ruler who succeeded Cambyses in the vast empire of Persia.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Book of Daniel
A long and in-depth look at the book of Daniel, its main religious significance and themes. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I
Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.
Curated OER
Empire of Darius
Describes how Persia was united under the leadership of Cyrus, Cambyses, and Darius.