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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Classical Greece: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the religion and gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
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International World History Project: The City of Ur

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn about the religion, leaders, and excavated ruins of Ur. This article from the International World History Project overviews important dates and events and provides a brief look into the prosperity and achievements of...
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University of California

Ucla Manas: India and Its Neighbors

For Students 9th - 10th
An Associate Professor of History at UCLA has compiled a very thorough site on all aspects of India. The main topics consist of culture, diaspora, ancient India to Current Affairs, religions, and Landscapes.
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Other

Personal Site: What Is Zoroastrianism?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the religion is provided along with information about the current status, religious beliefs, texts and more.
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Friesian School

Fresian School: Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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Utah State University

Utah State University: Akhenaten and Monotheism

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of Akhenaten, his reign and his association with monotheism. Art and iconography of the period are also discussed.
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Other

Chinavista: Chongyang Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Byzantine Empire: An Outline

For Students 9th - 10th
Annotated outline of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.
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Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Atum

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of creation, Atum. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Other

Amenhotep Iv (Akhenaten)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a concise summary of the life of Amenhotep IV, including comments regarding his legacy in later societies.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Canopic Jars

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the role of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burial customs.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Amulets

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the role that amulets played in ancient Egypt.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ba and the Ka

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the meaning of the Ba and the Ka in the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about life and death.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Impact of Luther and the Radical Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, you will see the reasons and developments that led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. An official state religion, the splitting of the empire into two parts, and the invasion of various people groups are...
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Other

Celtic Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of the Celtic people and language in English, French, and Celtic.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mithraic Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on Mithraism, a secret mystery religion of the Roman Empire.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Diving With the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion

For Students 2nd - 7th
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Religion

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview referencing the religion of ancient China, including notes on Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

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