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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Thomas Aquinas

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction to Aquinas' life and thought. Describes his entering the Dominican order and discovering the writings of Aristotle. Outlines his theological system and recounts his endorsement by Rome in later centuries. Links are...
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Handout
History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Classical Greece: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the religion and gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: White Man's Burden

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the results of colonization, focusing on the lack of economic profit and more on the civil/social motivations and results. Also contains Rudyard Kipling's commentary on colonization as expressed in his poem "White Man's Burden."
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Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Aztec Poems: Indigenous Peoples' Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some Aztec poems. These are excellent examples of Aztec poetry. Each one is very unique.
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Handout
Victorian Web

Victorian Web: Methodism

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay discusses the cultural influence of the Methodist movement. The author theorizes that this factor may have had more impact on England's literary ideas than that of enhancing or neutralizing the revolutionary fervor of the...
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Handout
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Beginnings of German Christianity 500 1000.

For Students 9th - 10th
While conventionally the period after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West is thought of as an age of darkness, in fact it was the formative period of a new culture. Christian missionaries brought a form of Christianity to the...
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: China: The Age of the Philosophers Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
Quiz your knowledge on philosophers of China.
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Article
Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor: The Map of the Millennium

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Christian Science Monitor explores the impact of key astronomical discoveries of the past millennium on science and religion.
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Handout
Other

Early 16th European History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site breaks down the history of Europe by year between 1525-1558. It discusses the political maneuverings of the period, the social conditions, and the conflicts that arose with religious and political disputes.
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of the Orient: Zoroastrianism

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn specifics about Zoroastrianism, the non-pantheistic religion of the Persian Empire.
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Website
Other

Free Uk: Aztec Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Article
Other

A Relationship With God

For Students 9th - 10th
Christian-based site explaining how a person can convert to Christianity and have a personal relationship with God. Includes links to more indepth analysis.
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Website
Other

Gods & Goddesses of the Aztecs

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a glossary of the primary gods and goddesses of Aztec mythology.
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Activity
Other

Children's Bible Study: Online Word Search

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides students a chance to review words associated with the Bible. The word search puzzles are online for easy student use.
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Activity
Other

Torah Tots: Yom Kippur

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is Yom Kippur? Use this informative site to discover more about this historical Jewish holiday. This site features background information, games, coloring pages and more.
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Unit Plan
Other

Frequently Asked Questions About Isaac Asimov

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating collection of Asimov minutiae is linked to the larger Asimovonline.com site.
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Handout
Other

Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
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Graphic
Other

Quetzalcoatl Head, Teotihuacan

For Students 9th - 10th
A large picture of a stone sculpture of the head of Quetzalcoatl.
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Handout
Other

Mesoamerican Religions

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses features of the religious practices of the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec civilizations.
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Graphic
Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: The Conversion of Saul

For Students 9th - 10th
The Web Gallery of Art offers a look at Michelangelo's painting of Saul's conversion to the disciple Paul. Also explains the historical background of the event.
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Website
Other

The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia: Leopold Zunz

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry on Jewish scholar Leopold Zunz lists his accomplishments throughout his life and his involvement with Judaism.
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Website
Other

The Kabbalah Centre

For Students 9th - 10th
An entire website devoted to Kabbalah, with information on its origin, beliefs, and current news.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Conquest of Fear by Basil King

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the spiritual book "The Conquest of Fear" by ex-clergyman Basil King written while he was struggling with health issues.
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Article
Other

World Museum of Man: Pre Columbian Mayan Period

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Museum of Man endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Maya is that of a scientifically advanced society, but one devoted to gods that...