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The History Cat

The History Cat: Emperor Qin Unifies China

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how Ying Zheng as the First Emperor unified China. Learn about his Terra Cotta Army, how it was uncovered, and the Mandate of Heaven.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Marble Statue of the Emperor Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
The Roman emperor Hadrian is shown here in the himation (a Greek mantle). This unique and well known statue is made up of fragments found in 1861 in the ruins of a temple in the city of Cyrene, in northern Africa.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Terracotta Warriors From Mausoleum of First Qin Emperor of China

For Students 9th - 10th
The underground terracotta army found in the burial complex of Qin Shihuang reveals much about an ancient way of life. We gain a window of insight to the First Emperor's worldview and enduring influence.
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Alphabetical Imperial Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an alphabetized, comprehensive list of Roman emperors and their families, each connected to a linked site.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will discuss the merits of heredity rule. After using various games, features, and video clips from the Web site, students should have learned basic information about each of nine featured emperors. Students will...
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Activity
BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Emperor Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.
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Primary
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: The Five Good Emperors

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey uses humor in his slide presentation to informa and enlighten students on the history of Rome and the Five Good Emperors.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Emperor Hirohito and Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Succinct description of the situation in Japan and the leadership of Emperor Hirohito during World War II. Includes links to relevant topics.
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Other

University of Connecticut: Asian History: Emperor Jimmu's Conquest of the East

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on Asian history features information on the Emperor Jimmu and the conquest of the East.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
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Website
Other

Bob Atchison: Emperor Nicholas Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a detailed biography of Emperor Nicholas II, the last czar of Russia. Uses popups.
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Handout
Franco Cavazzi

The Early Emperors: 'Augustus' Gaius Julius Octavius (63 Bc Ad 14)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed and highly informative biography of Octavian, later known as Augustus.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Emperors

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents a history of Rome during the period of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Students learn about this time period, the powers of an emperor, as well as some of the more famous emperors in...
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Other

Roman Emperors: A Visual Compendium of Roman Emperors

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an illustrated list of Roman Emperors and their contributions to Roman Art. Shows sculptures and/or portraits from coins.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Emperor Nero

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids provides an overview of the life and controversial leaderhip of the Roman emperor Nero who served in the 1st Century AD.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ii, German Emperor

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, explores the life of Wilhelm II of Prussia and Germany, the German Kaiser during World War I.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Caligula

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the insanity of Caligula in William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Titus

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey offers a description of the brief reign of Titus in his textbook of 1901.
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eBook
Friesian School

Friesian: Kings and Emperors

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of the known chieftains and a description of their involvement in the damage of Roman power.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Emperor Qin Shi Huang

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of Ancient China on this site. Learn about the first emperor of China and how he was buried with an army of terracotta soldiers.
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Primary
Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: John Dryden: Song From "The Indian Emperor"

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of John Dryden's song from "The Indian Emperor."

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