University of California
Hellenistic Culture
It doesn't take long to change the world! Alexander the Great's reign may have been short-lived, but his vision for a multi-cultural Hellenistic world shaped Afroeurasia for centuries. Pupils examine documents, such as excerpts from...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Treaty Negotiations
Let's make a deal! Drawing on work in previous unit lessons, young scholars negotiate favorable trade treaties with other nations during the early Modern Empire Era. Their work relies on previously completed activities, as well as...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Planning for Treaty Negotiations
The party is over. Now it's time to get to work! Learners acting as agents for a country during the modern Age of Empires develop proposals to negotiate trade deals between the rising global powers. Using research from previous lessons,...
Virginia Department of Education
World History and Geography to 1500 A.D.
Here's a great resource for your curriculum library. The 240-page packet, organized into units by topics, includes sample lesson plans, links to primary and secondary source documents, worksheets, activities, and sample assessments.
Curated OER
The Persian Empire
In this the Persian empire worksheet, students read a two page passage about Persia, then answer 5 multiple choice and 7 short answer questions requiring research about the topic.
Curated OER
The Persians
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Persians. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
National First Ladies' Library
Stories from the Thousand and One Nights
Students hold a Thousand and One Nights storytelling festival with each one memorizing a story to relate to classmates. While examining provided resource links, they select and practice a story they would like to retell. As a dress...
Curated OER
Alexander the Great
In this word search worksheet, students identify and locate various names related to Alexander the Great. There are 23 names and terms to locate in the puzzle.
Other
Encyclopaedia Iranica
Collaborative academic reference work, based at Columbia University, on all aspects of Iranian history and culture.
Other
Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
Other
An Overview of Zoroastrianism
Here is an overview of Zoroastrianism, the ancient religion of the Persian Empire. Learn about the religion and its implementation.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Book of Daniel
PBS provides an intellectual discussion about the main theme of the book of Daniel - the end of time - from Frontline.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirty First Dynasty
Extensively details the period of Persian rule in Egypt by referring to multiple sources, some of which are non-Egyptian. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Asia 1808
This 1808 map from the library of University of Texas shows Asia. Notice the names of countries that are still in use, but also notice the former names of some countries.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: 539 Bc
This Bible Tutor site about 539 BC briefly describes the period immediately following the Babylonian Exile.
PBS
Pbs: Background to the Greek Colonies of Turkey
Discusses the ancient Greek colonies of Ionia and their troubled relationship with the nearby Persian government.
Other
Art Arena: The Medes
Brief description of the Medes who settled in part of what became Persia and later Iran.
Other
Persian Arts and Crafts
Read about and view traditional Persian art forms, such as painting, poetry, architecture, and pottery.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Iran
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Middle East nation of Iran. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this nation's culture, history, geography,...
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirtieth Dynasty
Extensively details the invasions of Egypt by Persia that ultimately led to the establishment of Persian rule in the 31st Dynasty. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
Mb Soft
Believe: Zoroastrianism: General Information
Article with general information about Zoroastrian philosophies, growth, and legacy of this religion which dates back to the Persian Empire.
Tour Egypt
Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Love to Know Corp: King Darius the Great
This site features a biography of Darius, the ruler who succeeded Cambyses in the vast empire of Persia.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Mystical and Moral Themes in Persian Art
Featuring an interactive exhibition entitled "Love and Yearning," this display features themed poetry and painting centered on mystical and moral issues.