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Savvas Learning

Pearson Education: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a summary of chapter three of a textbook on world history. It looks at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western civilization, the breadth of their civilization in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, and their...
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United Nations

Unesco: Ancient City of Damascus

For Students 9th - 10th
Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...
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Athenian Agora Excavations

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on excavations of the Athenian Agora, this site offers both photographs and diagrams of the Agora, as well as photographs of artifacts representative of ancient Greek/Aegean life. In addition, the texts of two books, The Birth of...
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United Nations

Unesco: Archaeological Site of Olympia

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website features Olympia, the site of the ancient Greek Olympics. Found here are a description, links, a map, documentation, and photos of its many archaeological treasures.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Greeks on the Black Sea: Ancient Art From the Hermitage

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years before Christ the Greeks traveled westward to the Black Sea to establish early colonies. This online exhibition is a marvelous display of their ancient art and artifacts.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Greek Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Greek Art on this site. Study the classic sculptures of this great civilization.
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Ancient greece.org: Minoan Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating collection of information and images of Minoan civilization. Minoan history, architecture, art, culture, and more and covered on this site.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Coins of the Demareteion Master

For Students 9th - 10th
The Demareteion Master is the name given to the artist who created the dies for the Demareteion coin and some others in ancient Greece. He is the first known master engraver to have lifted the numismatic art form to the level of...
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Other

Foundation of the Hellenic World: Hellenic History

For Students 9th - 10th
A site devoted to presenting the history of Greece all the way back to the Stone Age. Choose which period you want to know more about, then choose English for a translation.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Greek Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Agrigento, Greek city-state founded on the south coast of Sicily, and provides information on architecture and life of ancient Greek civilization. Site contains photos, maps and links to further reading.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Facts About Ancient Egypt's Hieroglyphic Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
The script found on the insides of ancient Egyptian temples, monuments and tombs represents a complex remnant of history. Next to the pyramids, the Sphinx and mummies, one of the most intriguing discoveries from ancient Egyptian...
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PBS

Pbs: The Greeks Crucible of Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a great deal of historical information about ancient Greece that supports the PBS program "The Greeks- Crucible of Civilization." Includes a timeline, a virtual tour of the acropolis, lesson plans to accompany the show, and more.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students can learn about the Mythology of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Life in Ancient Greece : Coinage of Corinth

For Students 9th - 10th
Corinth was an important center for commerce in ancient Greece, and thus one of the first to produce coinage. This site discusses the symbolism on Corinth's coins, and presents almost two dozen examples from the Smithsonian collection.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Greece:investigate Real Greek Artifacts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short digital collection of Ancient Greek artifacts found in the Birmingham Museum. Additionally, find a timeline and activities to enhance study of the ancient civilization.
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Other

Hub Pages: Differences Between Hellenistic and Hellenic Greek Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages and the accomplishments of each period of Greek history.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: 25 Famous People of Ancient Greece

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about 25 famous people of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Government

For Students 1st - 9th
A website to dedicated to information about the Government of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Olympics for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about Athens, city of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
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United Nations

Unesco: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website features ancient Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica, located in Italy. The Necropolis has over 5000 tombs from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, and ancient Syracuse encompasses Ortygia, which was founded by...
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Curated OER

Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 2 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
A short quiz on ancient Greece and its conflicts with Persia.
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