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HyperHistory Online

Timelines: Ottoman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare the timing and happenings of the Ottoman Empire with other world events of the same time period. Click from this page to related sites with maps, biographies, and other information.
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PBS

Pbs: Islamic Biographies: Mohammad

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of short biographies on major figures in Islam and the Islamic world such as Muhammad, Saladin and others.
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PBS

Pbs: Lesson Plans Applicable to the Study of Islam

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of five lesson plans designed around the PBS documentary "Islam: Empire of Faith." The lessons cover the life of Muhammad, beliefs of the faith, innovations and technological advancements of Islamic origin, Islamic textile...
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Other

Bilkent University: Sultan S'leyman Han, the Lawgiver

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and appreciative look at the life and death of S'leyman, the Magnificent.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Tughra of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent

For Students 9th - 10th
A tughra is a special calligraphic-style signature used by rulers of the Ottoman empire, often on official decrees. This provides information about the tughra of Suleyman the Magnificent(1494-1566), one of the most famous Ottoman sultans.