Curated OER
Hammurabi's Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?
High schoolers examine life in Babylonia during the time of King Hammurabi. They read and discuss excerpts of the Code of Hammurabi, participate in a simulation of advisors to the king, complete an online interactive activity, answer...
Curated OER
Mesopotamia
Students map Mesopotamia. In this Geography lesson, students are introduced to Ancient Mesopotamia. Students use an atlas to label the defining features and areas of Mesopotamia on a map.
San Jose State University
Sjsu: Department of Economics: Sumerian Civilization
This site has a description of the Sumerian civilization found here at the San Jose State University. Read about their social and political structure, the city-states, their technical innovations they contributed, and their influence on...
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Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia
This site from the Classics Technology Center provides materials concerning ancient Mesopotamia collected through teacher collaboration. Focuses on geography, religion, economics, clothing, and achievements. Also includes classroom...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Ancient Western Asia Mesopotamia
This history site offers a wonderful lecture on Mesopotamian civilizations and culture. Includes links within the lecture to in-depth explanations of important ideas and people such as Cuneiform and Hannibal.
Other
Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians
Shows the extent of the Assyrian Empires from 1800 BC to 627 BC. Includes maps.
Other
Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography
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.