Curated OER
Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia
Discover what life was like under each of the four main empires that ruled ancient Mesopotamia. Kids can read along or take notes on the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Neo-Babylonian empires. Notes include dates, key rulers,...
Curated OER
Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia
In this ancient Mesopotamia worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Akkadian Empire for Kids
A site describing the first empire in world history, the Akkadians lived in Mesopotamia. Kids learn about the history of the Akkadian Empire.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Akkadian Empire
An article about the Akkadian Empire which ruled in Mesopotamia in the 24th through 22nd centuries B.C. The article discusses the history, government, and economy of the empire, as well as the language and technology.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Akkadian Empire for Kids
Students can test their knowledge of the Akkadian Empire with this quiz.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Akkadian Empire: Sir Dig a Lot
Investigate the early Mesopotamia empire with the interactive program. How did the Akkadian's fall out?
Other
Macrohistory: Sargon the Great, Sumerians and Babylon
The decline of Sumer was caused by salinization which led to hunger and malnutrition. Sargon the Great easily defeated the weakened Sumerians to establish the Akkadian empire. Study the rise and fall of the Akkadian empire and view a...
Other
Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche: The Virtual Museum of Iraq
This is a virtual tour of Iraq's history. It covers periods from prehistory up to the time of the Ottomans, and includes Sumerian, Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Achaemenid and Seleucid, Parthian, Sasanian, and Islamic...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Akkad
Encyclopedia entry illustrated with map and photos provides overview of the acient Mesopotamian city, Akkad.
Other
Knowledge Computing: Natural Catastrophes During Bronze Age Civilizations
Discusses a different approach to the fall of the civilizations during the Bronze Age. The author believes that there was a comet that affected the earth and wiped out those early cultures.
Other
The Iraq Museum: Exhibitions and Publications
While this is a description of the exhibits in the Iraq Museum, it also provides a good overview of the history of Iraq over thousands of years. Of particular interest is the 'About the Museum' section where you can read about the...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Map of Ancient Mesopotamia
This site from the University of Chicago provides a black and white map of Ancient Mesopotamia. The map focuses primarily upon terrain with an emphasis on the rivers and the major cities.