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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Amorites

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a detailed definition of the term Amorite. Includes history and different interpretations of it.
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Handout
Other

History World International: The Amorites

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from History World International provides a brief synopsis of the Amorite Empire.
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Other

Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among young scholars and teachers for projects.
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Lesson Plan
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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Handout
Other

Hyperhistory.net: Hammurabi

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Hammurabi.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Map of Mesopotamia

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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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
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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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Sumerian Writing and Cuneiform for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
History Questions: Sumerian Writing and Cuneiform Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
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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Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Akkadian Empire: Sir Dig a Lot

For Students 3rd - 9th
Investigate the early Mesopotamia empire with the interactive program. How did the Akkadian's fall out?
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Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Mesopotamia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover some history of the "cradle of civilization" with this overview of Mesopotamia.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an assessment of ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to Ancient Rome using true/false, Venn-diagrams, and cloze activities.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Hammurabi

For Students 9th - 10th
This synopsis of Hammurabi?s life and accomplishments has some references to the Bible in its description of the laws in Hammurabi?s Code. The New Advent is a Catholic organization. Nonetheless, the article contains interesting...
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Website
Other

H Museum: Iraq the Cradle of Civilization at Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site dealing with the cultural aspects of Iraq. There are many historical documents and primary source links on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Babylonian Empire for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
This site explores the history of the Babylonian Empire. Includes information on the Empire of the city of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, and the Hanging Gardens.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Assyrian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Assyrian Empire on this site. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Hammurabi

For Students 9th - 10th
A website for students to learn about the biography of Hammurabi from Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about the king of the Babylonians and writer of the Code of Hammurabi.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: The Ziggurat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the ziggurats from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Explore the tall step pyramids at the center of each town built for their gods.