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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Silk Road: Connecting the Ancient World Through Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that...
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PBS

Pbs: Islamic Biographies: Mohammad

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of short biographies on major figures in Islam and the Islamic world such as Muhammad, Saladin and others.
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On Being

American Public Media: Reinhold Niebuhr: Does His Legacy Have a Future?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which examines the major ideas of the theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, and their impact on America during the 20th century and what use they have in current American life.
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BBC

Bbc: Sunnis and Shias

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick guide to discovering the differences between Sunnis and Shias, both members of the Muslim religion. Describes what each branch believes in; both their shared beliefs and their differences.
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Other

Tennessee Technological University: Civilization in Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of important civilizations in Central America that includes the Olmecs, the Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. The Aztec civilization is the focal point of the outline, which gives the major points concerning their culture in...
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PBS

Pbs: The Shakers Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A good timeline showing the major events in the history of the religious group plus it also places them in the context of events around the world.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Sinai Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive web site featuring information on Sinai in Egypt including topics such as history, holy land, the Bedouin, major sites, maps, travel information, and more.
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Curated OER

Ancient Egyptian Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.
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Curated OER

Ancient Egyptian Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.
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Other

The Faith of the Armenian Church

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines Christology from the Armenian perspective. It is interesting to note the major differences between the Armenian Christology and that of the Roman Catholic Church concerning "Earthly Religious Authority".
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Other

The War of the Three Henries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site evaluates the political forces behing the French Wars of Religion. It discusses the roles played by major political figures and offers an small section on the wars of the Catholic League.
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Other

Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
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Other

St. Ignatius: A Time Line of Church History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief timeline showing the major events of Church history, from the Orthodox perspective. Includes a brief history and explanation of key events.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Taoism (a.k.a. Daoism)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an excellent introduction to the religion of Taoism. It describes the major Taoist principles, the origins of the religion, and links to many other sites on Taoism.
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Other

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes useful information on the history of Hare Krishna and its major doctrine.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the SSEES Library that gives a complete overview of Hungary. Links include government and official information, election info, culture and society, and history. A great resource about Hungary.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed, comprehensive information on countries and people all over the world. Great tool for discovering facts on world issues, seeing photos, and just exploring the world in general. Also includes quizzes based on the website's content.
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Other

The Florence Art Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A site for students or teachers to explore by clicking on a building in Florence that you would like to "Explore", or click "Index" and find it there. Some links only have a photo, while other give more descriptions and information.
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University of Washington

A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Famous Figures Who Believed in Communicating With the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Spiritualism's popularity waxed and waned throughout the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century, and surged on the heels of major wars and pandemics. While belief in an afterlife is a cornerstone of many ancient and...
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PBS

Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of questions with answers on the Mormon religion such as what are the major beliefs, rituals associated with Mormonism and what it is like to be a Mormon.
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Other

Religious Taoism: Taoist Practices and Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of Taoist philosophy and way of life. Includes information on the major symbols associated with Taoism, a discussion on the "Taoists Sects," and a short explanation of its origins and evolution as a religion.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Israel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Israel, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.

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