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Curated OER

Roman Empire

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Roman Empire
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PBS

Timeline of Peter and Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Early Emperors: 'Augustus' Gaius Julius Octavius (63 Bc Ad 14)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed and highly informative biography of Octavian, later known as Augustus.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Ancient Rome, Temple of Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
This aerial map of Ancient Rome gives an overall picture of the city's buildings and structures. The Temple of Jupiter is colored red so the viewer can see where it is located in relation to other structures. But the map lacks labels and...
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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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Other

Turizm.net: A Great Empire: The Byzantines

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.
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Other

Willamette Coin Club: The Times and Coinage of Diocletian: 284 305 a.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the massive job facing Diocletian when he assumed the leadership of the Roman Empire, and how he developed the tetrarchy. There is also information about Roman coinage.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Brown University: A Brief History of Petra

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which gives the history of Petra considered the major city of the civilization of Nabataea located in the Middle East. The area was taken over by the Roman Empire.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Christian History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interpretation of early Christian history as seen by religious liberals and historians. Includes Pauline Christianity, Jewish Christianity, and Gnostic Christianity. Details early movements by each branch to revolt...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Armenia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the history of Armenia from 800 BC through its place in the Roman Empire, part of the Soviet Union, and finally, independence. From U.S. State Department Background Notes.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Saxon Dynasty 919 1024

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Library of Congress describes the period of the Saxon dynasty in the 10th century and the founding of the Holy Roman Empire under Otto I. The article is medium in length, and provides worthwhile information on the...
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Constantine I

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of a Market at Bremen

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham's Medieval Sourcebook contains the text of a decree providing minting rights and protection, issued by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I to the merchants of Bremen, 965 A.D..
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Other

Georgetown College: Roman Emperors: The Severi (Ad 193 235)

For Students 9th - 10th
Page down to The Severi for a list of the Severan Rulers from 193-235 A.D., a very brief summary of their beginnings, and the years they came to power.
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Other

United Nations of Roma Victrix: Gallic Sack of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how Romans hold out against the sacking, burning, and siege of their city by the barbarians from Gaul.
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Boise State University

Boise State University: The Roman Revolution: First Triumvirate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Boise State University is an explanation of the First Triumvirate. It is a brief overview of the people involved.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Marcus Aurelius (Ad 161 180)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this entry from William Morey's 1901 text to find out about Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors, who was known as a philosopher.
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Friesian School

Fresian School: Animated History of Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated graphic, which is provided by the Fresian School, allows you to see how Rome grew and shrank between 300 BC and 1453 AD. The map changes in increments of about 50 years.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: The Ancient City of Petra

For Students 5th - 8th
Explore the story and history of the ancient city of Petra.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Rome for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students will learn about the civilization of Ancient Rome. Understand the Roman Republic, Empire, how they lived, their gods, and war.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Construct an Aqueduct

For Students 9th - 10th
Think like an engineer and build an aqueduct in this interactive activity from the NOVA: "Secrets of Lost Empires: Roman Bath" Web site.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Petra: Lost City of Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore present-day Petra and its past with this resource. Click on "View Panorama" at the bottom of the screen for a trip all around this incredible ancient city. This beautiful site explores the people of Petra, their daily life, and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Fall of Rome for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Fall of Rome Quiz, Test, and WebQuest