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PBS

Pbs: Why Did Greece Develop City States?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS gives three explanations for the development of city-states in ancient Greece.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Greek City States

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to information about the city-states of Ancient Greece. Study the powerful cities such as Corinth, Thebes, Argos, and Rhodes.
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Tufts University

Perseus: The Greek City States and Religious Festivals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the difference between modern and ancient Greek Olympic games, and goes into depth about the religious festivals that took place. Additional links to related material.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Achaean League

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry on the Achaean League, a federation of Greek city-states during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE. Site includes timeline, maps, photos and bibliography.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Polis

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the Greek poleis were, with links to related information.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Persian Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
A website about the Persians Wars of Ancient Greece fought between Persia and the Greek city-states.