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Other

Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Architectural Development of Structure at Nakbe, Peten

For Students 9th - 10th
Study investigates the sequence in construction of building at Nakbe, Peten, Guatemala. Details include dimensions of steps and structures.
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PBS

Pbs: Why Did Greece Develop City States?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS gives three explanations for the development of city-states in ancient Greece.
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Other

Bbc Online: Ancient Greek Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC Online provides an informative discussion of the ways democracy in ancient Greece relied on slavery to sustain it.
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Vancouver Island University

Malaspina University: Comparison of Sparta and Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare the oligarchy of Sparta and the democracy of Athens, and the residents of both city-states.
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Vancouver Island University

Malaspina University: Introductory Note on Classical Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of topics in Classical Greece provided for by the Malaspina University.