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An Architectural Masterpiece: Hagia Sophia
See a photo and read this description of the Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, and hailed as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Laz
Learn about the culture of the Laz people of Turkey. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yoruk
The Yoruk are an ethnic-tribal grouping found widely throughout Turkey but primarily along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. The Yoruk are not linguistically distinct from most of the rural populations among whom they live. They speak...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Syriacs
Syriac is a branch of the Aramaic family of languages and was the lingua franca of the eastern Roman Empire at the beginning of the Christian era. It is also spoken extensively in the regions farther east. It became the language of...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 6: Catalhoyuk
Read and study the sources about Catalhoyuk. As you read the four sources, think about how the physical geography of Catalhoyuk influenced its development as a civilization.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Turkey: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the transcontinental country of Turkey in the Middle East.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Turkey
The modern state of Turkey is one of the most archeologically and culturally rich places in the world. This article discusses why these sites are endangered and the struggle to protect these sites.
First World War
First World War: Treaty of Brest Litovsk, 1918
This site provides the full text of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Russia on March 3, 1918.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Byzantine Studies: Constantinople, Queen of Cities
Click here for a list of maps & photos depicting the Theodosian walls, the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, and modern Istanbul. Site by Fordham University.
University of Pittsburgh
Nasreddin Hodja Tales of the Turkish Trickster
Known throughout the Islamic world, Nasreddin tales feature a wise man with a biting wit and more than one trick or lesson up his sleeve. Learn about him on this site and read a selection of short tales, anecdotes, and jokes.
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Byzantine Cistern, Istanbul
Photograph of a Byzantine Cistern located in Istanbul. Also includes links to more information on Turkey.
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The Topkapi Palace Museum: Topkapi Sarayi
Topkapi Palace was home to all the Ottoman sultans until the reign of Abdulmecid I (1839-1860), a period of nearly four centuries. The order for the construction of the Topkapi Palace on the Seraglio Point overlooking both Marmara and...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Turkey
CRW Flags provides an image, description, and history of the flag of Turkey. Includes a construction sheet for making the flag.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Turkey
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Turkey on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Turkey History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.
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Minnesota Turkey Growers Association: Minnesota Turkey
A page of turkey trivia, and information about American traditions involving turkeys.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
A brief profile of the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Bartleby the Scrivener
Read about Bartleby the Scrivener one of Herman Melville's most studied works. Read about the major characters and their endeavors.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Thanksgiving (Lesson Plans)
A variety of lesson plans broken down by grade level geared to helping children learn about Thanksgiving, many involving interactive activities.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Soviet Reaction to Pact
This site from the Fordham University provides a great alternative perspective of the Baghdad Pact and the Central Treaty Organization. This is a statement given by the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Security in the Near and Middle...
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Turizm.net: A Great Empire: The Byzantines
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.
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Turizm.net: Byzantine Remnants in Anatolia & Ankara
Check out this site for a description of Byzantine architectural ruins found throughout the former Byzantine Empire, particularly modern Anatolia and Ankara (Turkey).
Curated OER
Theodosius the Great
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.