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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Hammurabi's Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Read introductory commentary and interpretations of Hammurabi's Code, followed by the text itself. Site by Fordham University.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a paragraph of information on Babylonia, an ancient state in Mesopotamia. Includes hyperlinked terms.
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Other

Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
Bringing together for the first time objects from collections all over the world, the exhibition "Babylon" sets out to reconcile history and legend. Here we are introduced to the steps in the founding of the ancient city, its influence,...
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Hammurabi's Code of Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Evansville gives a complete translation of the famous code by L.W. King.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amorite

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative encyclopedia entry on the Amorites and Amorite history. Provides links to related topics for further information.
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Other

The History of Plumbing Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Who else would know better about the plumbing in ancient Babylonia than plumbers! If you are looking for information about basic culture in ancient civilizations, this is it. Great information on housing, building materials, the streets,...
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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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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Babylonian Empire for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of the Babylonian Empire with this ten question quiz.
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Other

Macrohistory: Babylonian Science and the Gods

For Students 6th - 8th
Babylon can be credited with many achievements in science in math. This short passage describes some of these achievements and how they related to their religious beliefs. A bibliography is included for further reference.
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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
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.