US Institute of Peace
Simulation on Northern Ireland: One Step at a Time - The Derry March and Prospects for Peace
Where does tradition fit in a divided community with violence on both sides? Scholars learn about the marches in Northern Ireland and the many issues surrounding them. They take on roles in the community and try to convince others of...
Curated OER
War and Religion
Students examine world conflicts. In this War on Terrorism activity, students investigate the criteria of just wars and then determine whether the War on Terrorism fits into the category.
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The Crusades
Students discover the reasons the Crusades were fought. In this Crusades lesson, students break into groups and research what happened, who was involved and the outcome. Students create a poster with the information and present it to the...
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Making Sense of the Reformation in 1 Day
Ninth graders explore the events of the Protestant Reformation. in this religious denominations lesson, 9th graders use the provided graphic organizer to take notes on a PowerPoint presentation about the different beliefs withing...
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Reformation and Civil Wars of Religion in 16th Century France
Students discover details about the Reformation. In this French history lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the religious wars that took place in the country and within Europe. Students take notes on the presentation...
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Religious Crusades
For this religious Crusades worksheet, students respond to 2 questions that require them to write paragraphs about the effects of the Crusades. Students also examine a map of the wars and respond to short answer questions.
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The Wars of Religion (2)
In this online interactive world history activity, high schoolers answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding religious wars throughout history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Reformations (3)
In this online interactive world history activity, students answer 13 multiple choice questions regarding the Protestant Reformation and religious wars. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Reformation and Religious Wars
In this online interactive world history learning exercise, students answer 21 matching questions regarding the Protestant Reformation and religious wars. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Protestant Reformation and Religious Wars
The Catholic Church came under scrutiny during the 15th century which led to reformation. This provides learning resources, lessons, videos, and primary sources to enhance studying this era.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Europe in the Age of Religious Wars, 1560 1715
Understand what occurred to begin and the end the Thirty Years' War in Europe with this lecture. Explore the different battles and treaties that went along with this time of unrest in Europe because of the religious indifference. Also...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: History Sourcebook: Second and Third Crusades
This Fordham University site contains a map which depicts the Second and Third Crusades.