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Quia: World Capitals Word Search
Practice matching world capitals and the corresponding country in a word-search format.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Water Pipe
A water pipe is a traditional Middle Eastern or Asian device for smoking.
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Quia: World Capitals Matching
Use this website to practice matching world capitals and the corresponding country.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Battle of Cunaxa
Battle fought between two brothers, Cyrus the Younger and Arsaces. Cyrus managed to collect eleven thousand Greek soldiers, and went into battle for the Persian throne his elder brother had recently occupied.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Cuneiform
An Inscription in Cuneiform Characters - Morey, 1903
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dinar
The name of a gold coin issued by the califs of Damascus: it was also applied to the gold coins of various Arab dynasties and soon became the generic term of all arab gold coins.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dinar
The name of a gold coin issued by the califs of Damascus: it was also applied to the gold coins of various Arab dynasties and soon became the generic term of all arab gold coins.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ishtar
Chaldean Goddess, Ishtar - Morey, 1903
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Kudur Lagamer Storming a Town in Canaan
Raising a large army [Kudur-Lagamer] advanced up the Euphrates, and thence westward against the Caanitish tribes, who under their kings gathered in the valley of the eastern invader. Here was fought one of the first greatest battles...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persian Soldiers
Soldiers of the Persian bodyguard. From frieze in the audience hall of Darius at Susa.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Phoenician Fleet on a Voyage of Discovery
A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Tomb of Cyrus the Great
The mausoleum is built of immense marble blocks, joined together without cement. Its total height, including the seven steps, is about 35 feet. A solitary pillar near the tomb still bears the inscription: 'I am Cyrus, the King, the...
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Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Map of Israel and Surrounding Countries
Excellent colorful map of Israel and the surrounding countries.
BBC
Bbc: Mid East Unrest: Syrian Protests in Damascus and Aleppo
This article discusses the beginning of the protests in Syria during which the masses called for democratic reforms and the release of political prisoners. Links to related articles are featured. (March 15, 2011)
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Iran
Human Rights Watch, with this accompanying web site , is one of the leading organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. International attention is focused where human rights are violated and oppressors are held...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Libya
This site examines what has been done to protect the rights of Libya's citizens following the country's revolution in 2011. Links to related articles, reports, and news releases are provided.
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United States Institute of Peace: Iraq
Continuing information provided on Iraq by the United States Institute of Peace(USIP) covering a variety of topics.The USIP is an independent, nonpartisan organization funded by Congress dedicated to studying world problems.
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline: Lebanon
This timeline from BBC hits the highpoints of Lebanon's recent history, from 1920 to present day.
BBC
Bbc: Egypt's Revolution: Egypt Under Sisi
The BBC has created a special section for the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Find special features, an event by event timeline as well as an interactive map that traces the Egyptian revolution from January 25, 2011. Profiles of key people...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 6 23 14: Is This the End of Iraq?
Learn about the most recent attacks that Iraqi citizens have been under, and why this is putting the nation in peril.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 8 4 14: Partial Ceasefire Underway in Gaza
Learn about the limited ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.
The Economist
The Economist: Iran and Nuclear Diplomacy
A brief June 28, 2007, report examining the ongoing negotiations over the status of Iran's nuclear program.
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