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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Akkad

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry illustrated with map and photos provides overview of the acient Mesopotamian city, Akkad.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Akkadian Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Akkadian Empire which ruled in Mesopotamia in the 24th through 22nd centuries B.C. The article discusses the history, government, and economy of the empire, as well as the language and technology.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Akkadian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can test their knowledge of the Akkadian Empire with this quiz.
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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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Other

Macrohistory: Sargon the Great, Sumerians and Babylon

For Students 6th - 8th
The decline of Sumer was caused by salinization which led to hunger and malnutrition. Sargon the Great easily defeated the weakened Sumerians to establish the Akkadian empire. Study the rise and fall of the Akkadian empire and view a...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Akkadian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A site describing the first empire in world history, the Akkadians lived in Mesopotamia. Kids learn about the history of the Akkadian Empire.