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St. Lawrence University: Brief History of Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the geography of ancient Mesopotamia, its history, its many achievements, religion, culture, and how it was governed.
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Read Works

Read Works: California and Mesopotamia: Similarities and Differences

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the similarities and differences between California and ancient Mesopotamia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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History.com: How Mesopotamia Became the Cradle of Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Environmental factors helped agriculture, architecture and eventually a social order emerge for the first time in ancient Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia's name comes from the ancient Greek word for "the land between the rivers." That's a...
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey presents this learning module on ancient Mesopotamia and provides unit materials, primary sources, video explaining the Code of Hammurabi and Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as lecture notes for students and teachers.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Religion and Gods of Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Religion and Gods of Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters: Quiz: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Daily Life in Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Mesopotamia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover some history of the "cradle of civilization" with this overview of Mesopotamia.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Assyrian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Assyrian Empire on this site. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Hammurabi

For Students 9th - 10th
A website for students to learn about the biography of Hammurabi from Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about the king of the Babylonians and writer of the Code of Hammurabi.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: The Ziggurat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the ziggurats from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Explore the tall step pyramids at the center of each town built for their gods.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, investigate the writing of Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn how the Sumerians invented the first writing system called cuneiform.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the oldest know literature in the world on this site.Kids learn about the Epic of Gilgamesh from Ancient Mesopotamia.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Cyrus the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Cyrus the Great from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Study how he established the first Persian Empire and released the Jews from exile.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Akkadian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A site describing the first empire in world history, the Akkadians lived in Mesopotamia. Kids learn about the history of the Akkadian Empire.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Words and definitions you need to know about this civilization can be found here.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Nebuchadnezzar Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the biography of Nebuchadnezzar II from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Find information about the King of the Babylonians and builder of the Hanging Gardens.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Religion and Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the religion, gods, and goddesses of Ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians had a god for each city.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Science, Inventions, and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Science, Inventions, and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia such as writing, the wheel, astronomy, and government on this site.

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