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Curated OER

Etc: Clip Art Etc: Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
(1832-1867) A member of Austria's Imperial Habsburg-Lorraine family, Maximilian was proclaimed Emperor of Mexico in 1864.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Napoleon as Emperor

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawing of Napoleon of France as Emperor.
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Other

Napoleon Iii Bonaparte, Emperor of France

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the French Monarch who became Emperor in 1851.
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Other

Tal Cohen's Bookshelf: The Emperor's New Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Tal Cohen's Bookshelf provides a detailed review of the book, The Emperor's New Mind. An interesting look at the machines of our world and how they may take on more human tasks.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: An Ancient Palace Uncovered

For Students 3rd - 8th
Archeologists in China discovered the ruins of an ancient palace build to honor China's first emperor. Learn more about this important structure, part of the massive burial complex of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi.
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Other

Dharma Universe: The Real Akbar

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys emperor Akbar, who put the Mughal empire on a firm and stable footing, with a reliable revenue system and with expansion of its borders deeper into Indian heartland.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Marcus Aurelius

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Marcus Aurelius from the perspective of his writing career, rather than his work as an emperor. Uses his own words from "The Meditations" to provide insight into his character.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Antoninus Pius (Ad 138 161)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you will read about Antoninus Pius, one of the five good emperors, who was the embodiment of paternal autocracy.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Marcus Aurelius (Ad 161 180)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this entry from William Morey's 1901 text to find out about Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors, who was known as a philosopher.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a timeline of Chinese dynasties along with the Chinese characters that represent them, as well as a list of emperors for each dynasty.
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Article
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: The Buddhist World: Buddhism in South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a history of the practice of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Among the topics discussed are the the first through fourth Councils, the Emperors and scholars who had a profound impact on the practice of Buddhism, and the...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Puyi

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed biographical information on Puyi (1906-1967 CE), the last emperor of China.
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Article
Other

China Highlights: Ming Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the rise and fall of China's Ming Dynasty. Its origins are discussed from the fall of the Yuan Dynasty to the rise of rebel army leader Zhu Yuanzhang. Yuanzhang's battles and his rise to Emperor status are also touched...
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Other

Travel China Guide: Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

For Students 9th - 10th
Gasp in amazement at the pictures of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin, the first Emperor of China. Site provides great explanations and pictures. Be sure to click on related links below for more pictures.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history - vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Portrait of Vespasian

For Students 9th - 10th
This naturalistic portrait of the emperor Vespasian (reigned 69-79 C.E.) clearly shows the lined complexion of this battle-hardened emperor, and also the curious 'strained expression' which the Roman writer Suetonius said he had at all...
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Primary
First World War

First World war.com: Primary Documents: The "Willy Nicky" Telegrams

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of ten telegrams exchanged between the German Emperor, Wilhelm II, and the Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, just prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the period from July 29 to August 1, 1914.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource featuring a select few penguin species living in the Antarctic Peninsula, particularly off of Ross Island. Discover the Adelie and the Emperor penguins who reside in this region.
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Able Media

Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: Penguins: What Is Motion?

For Students 3rd - 5th
What do you know about Emperor penguins? Ernie is researching them and their migration across the continent.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Japan: 1860s: A Strong and Independent Nation: Mutsuhito

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site explains the rise of the young emperor Mutsuhito. There are links and a timeline included.
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Handout
Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Caligula: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biography of Gaius, known as Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. Written in timeline form, it gives literary and artistic evidence about his life. It stresses the lack of credible information about his life and...

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