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Curated OER

Ancient Egyptian Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.
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PBS

Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
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Curated OER

Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Religions: Marcus Aurelius Portrait

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sculpted portrait of Marcus Aurelius, circa A.D. 180.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Geb

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Geb, an ancient Egyptian earth god.
Primary
Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: Aten Worship

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed discussion of the worship of Aten during the reign of Amen-Hetep IV (Amenhotep), including a translation of the "Hymn to Aten".
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Curated OER

Ancient Worlds: Background of Roman State Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ancient Worlds site provides a page on the Etruscan background of Roman State Religion. Includes images.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Sumer, 3500 1900 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey of ancient Sumer that describes Mesopotamian civilization's way of life, cities, religion, technology, and so on.
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Other

Interfaith Dialog Center: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to Hinduism, which provides a brief look at the religion's ancient beginnings, its sacred texts, beliefs and practices, sects, and holy days. Includes a simple explanation of how the monotheistic principle of Hinduism...
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BBC

Bbc News: Akhenaten and the Amarna Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article on the life of Akhenaten and the period of Egyptian history known as the Amarna Period. Archived.
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent summary of Augustine's intellectual development and major doctrinal contributions. Describes his journey through various ancient philosophies to Christian religion. Explains Augustine's fight against Pelagianism, his doctrine...
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital City

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Learn the early background and history of this ancient city as well as about its historic sights, education, economy, religion, and aspects of the new modern day Beijing.
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San Jose State University

San Jose State University: Sacrifices

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual exhibition project discusses many aspects of ancient Chinese history, including ancestral worship, weaponry, sacrifice, the Shang Dynasty, gods, the Chou Dynasty, burials, Emperor Shihuangdi, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
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Sacred Text Archive

Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1902 translation of the Enuma Elish, the ancient Mesopotamian creation myth.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Sumo East and West: Sumo Style

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the ancient Japanese sport of sumo with this interactive guide to the sumo wrestler. Discover the historical origins of the sport, and consider the significance of the wrestling ring as well as wrestlers' hairstyles, clothing and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Architecture the Parthenon

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about The Parthenon as an example of ancient Greek architecture. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Celtic Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Online encyclopedia of ancient Celtic terminology, including gods, goddesses, religious beliefs, and folklore.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Copts

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Women

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids gives an overview of women in ancient Rome discussing women's role in politics, religion and law and daily life. Resources for teachers includes activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Ziggurat of Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: The Ziggurat Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Other

Nova Roma: Gods and Goddesses of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Rome. Includes descriptions of Rome's principal gods and goddesses and a discussion of the importance of guardian spirits to Roman families and households.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Chinese Festivals & Dragon Lore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Information on China's ancient past and the roots of modern-day Chinese culture. Includes information on Chinese festivals, religions, and philosophy.

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