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Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia
In this ancient Mesopotamia worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.
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Ancient Civilizations
Here is a fantastic set of graphic organizers to accompany your study of civilizations such as ancient Egypt, Sumer, Assyria, and Persia.
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Do Some Research
Sixth graders participate in various activities in which they must complete research. Individually, they draw a human heart and label each part along with its function. They use the internet to research an invention in Mesopotamia was...
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Read Works: Looking for Ancient Treasure
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Assyrian city of Assur. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Learning Sites: Southwest Palace Nineveh, Ancient Assyria (Modern Iraq)
Provides a good description of the layout and interior of Sennacherib's Southwest Palace, also known as the Palace Without Rival. Hover over each image for an expanded view.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Assyria
Resource provides a collection of art from Assyria with links to see examples and descriptions of ancient Assyrian art.
BBC
Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia
A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Assyrians
Learn about the ancient Mesopotamian culture of the Assyrians and the art that they produced in this gallery of relevant object images from the British Museum, each with a detailed description of the work.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Susa
An image depicting an ancient city of the Persian, Parthian, and Elamite empires of Iran.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
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Ancient Egypt: The Assyrian Expansion
A short history of the Assyrian conquest of Egypt that deeply integrates historical references made by Herodotus' "Histories" and the Bible. Includes related links that include a dynasty list.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Marian H Feldman details the rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Princess in Full Dress
In ancient Assyria, princes, princesses, and priests vied with each other in luxury.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Divider 2
A decorative divider dating back from ancient Assyria.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: An Assyrian
A native to the ancient kingdom of Assyria.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian God Ninip
God of Assyria, an ancient country of Asia.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Palace
An ancient palace located in Assyria.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Babylonia Poster
A poster of ancient Babylonia: Chaldea, Assyria, Persia, soldiers, religion, writing, and structures.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nebuchadnezzar
The most illustrious of Babylonian kings, was the son of Nabopolassar, the general of the Babylonian garrison at the time the Assyrian empire fell to pieces after the death of Assur-bani-pal. The Babylonians then thre off the hated yoke...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Caricature.
An ancient caricature of dragons fighting.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Fringe
Assyrian Fringes, from ancient bas-reliefs. Fringe: an ornamental bordering formed of short lengths of thread. -Whitney, 1911
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Fringe
Assyrian Fringes, from ancient bas-reliefs. Fringe: an ornamental bordering formed of short lengths of thread. -Whitney, 1911
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