Smart History
Smarthistory: Ancient Near East: Cradle of Civilization
Smarthistory overview of the ancient Near East, deemed the Cradle of Civilization, providing details, maps and illustrations depicting the geography and complex history of the area of what is now modern day Iraq. With links to additional...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Ji Khanate
Description of how the Mongols invaded Iraq and Syria and the effect these invasions had on these countries and Islam.
University of Chicago
The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]
The students will spend 4-5 days reading and discussing how archaeologists study artifacts, where the artifacts are found and how to investigate and interpret artifacts from their own lives. Videos and slides will be used to enhance...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Mesopotamia
PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey provides a 52 slide lecture on Mesopotamia.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: Early Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt
Learning module with video tutorial, interactive review game and assessment prepares students for the Ohio state Social Studies on early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Read Works
Read Works: California and Mesopotamia: Similarities and Differences
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the similarities and differences between California and ancient Mesopotamia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient Mesopotamia. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
University of Chicago
The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Map of Mesopotamia
A short introduction to the ancient Near East, followed by sections providing an in-depth coverage. Includes links to additional information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Uruk 3500 3000 b.c.e.
Example of cylinder seal and the impression it made. Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 4100 BC-3000 BC, (Musee du Louvre, Paris)
Ducksters
Ducksters: History for Kids: Ancient Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. The cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient Mesopotamia
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient Mesopotamia. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Mesopotamia
Print out a crossword puzzle game about Mesopotamia. Test your knowledge of Mesopotamia with this puzzle.