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Mesopotamia: Warfare: Challenge: Weapons

For Students 5th - 8th
Study the photographs of ancient weapons in this exercise and match with the correct sketch. There are arrows above each image box to scroll through until the two are deemed a match and then click the plus sign.
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Mesopotamia: Astronomer: Astronomers of Babylon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...
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University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: Bronze Sculpture of the Demon Pazuzu From Ancient Mesopotami

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Ancient Mesopotamian statue the Demon Pazuzu who protected pregnant women and children.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Hammurabi's Code

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint slideshow from Tom Richey on ancient Mesopotamia and Hammurabi's Code.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to the Ancient Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Ancient Near East is complex. However, once you understand the general geography of the area and its history, the art reveals itself as uniquely beautiful, intimate and fascinating in its complexity. Read this brief...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the ancient Near East, followed by sections providing an in-depth coverage. Includes links to additional information.
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History World International: Sumeria

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the history and culture of Sumeria at this site from History World International. Includes section on language, writing, world view and religion.
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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

Ducksters: Quiz: The Ziggurat of Mesopotamia for Kids

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

Ancient Mesopotamia: Comparing Mesopotamia to Modern Day Iraq [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will use knowledge of Mesopotamian artifacts, culture and history to relate to current events in Iraq.
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: The First Farmers [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson our class can try an experiment to show how constant irrigation, with repeated evaporation of water that left salts in the soil, eventually ruined much farming land in southern Mesopotamia.Students can fill a clear glass...
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: Visit a Mesopotamian House [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson students understand how the ancient Mesopotamians lived.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amorite

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative encyclopedia entry on the Amorites and Amorite history. Provides links to related topics for further information.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site explores many legends and texts from the ancient Near East. Provides interesting focus on the common themes found in ancient world literature.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Animal Husbandry

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page takes a look at the history of animal husbandry which deals with the domestication of, care for, and breeding of animals.
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University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Sumer for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this quiz over the ancient Mesopotamia and Sumerians.
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: Hands On! The Invention of Writing [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 9th
A lesson that allows students to recreate activities that took place in a Mesopotamian school.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago: Map of Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Chicago

The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th
Because archaeologists cannot take home all the objects they unearth, they must make detailed, accurate drawings of their finds, so that these artifacts can be studied in the future.
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Read Works: The Code of Hammurabi

For Teachers 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of ancient Mesopotamia's Code of Hammurabi. A paired passage, a lower level passage with related content, and a questions sheet are available to help...
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Sumerian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Windows to the Universe allows one to learn about the Mesopotamia region of the world. Find out about the different myths that the Sumerians believed in.

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