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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Todai Ji

For Students 9th - 10th
When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or "Great Eastern Temple") was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. View pictures and read...
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Curated OER

Emperor Newt

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site explores both reptiles and amphibians. Content includes a reptile and amphibian index, fact sheets, conservation information, a photo gallery, live web cams, and more.
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Other

The Stoa Consortium: The Library of Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Hadrian is located on the north side of the Acropolis, immediately north of the Roman Agora. The complex was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian in 131/2 A.D. It was visited by Pausanias (1.18.9) who provides a brief...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: War Atlas: Russia/ussr

For Students 9th - 10th
Chart listing names of political and military leaders of Russia/USSR during World War I. Includes ranks, dates of service, and links to information on Nicholas II (Emperor) and General Alexei A. Brisilov (of the Eighth Army).
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Archduke Franz Ferdinand Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a small collection of photos of Franz Ferdinand with his family, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Emperor Franz Josef.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts Against Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides some primary source documents on Emperor Diocletian. Great information, and it shows the level of persecution against the Christians in ancient Rome.
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Friesian School

France Media: Lorraine

For Students 9th - 10th
The formation of the Duchy of Lorraine after the death of Emperor Lothar I in 855 is traced as well as its rulers and fiefdoms.
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Other

The Stoa Consortium: Arch of Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arch of Hadrian was erected in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century A.D (and probably a little before 131/132 A.D. when we know Hadrian visited Athens). The arch was built over the line of an ancient road that led...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Charlemagne

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore Charlemagne's biography on this website. Learn how he was the considered one of the great leaders of the middle ages. He was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor during the Middle Ages.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Biography: Marco Polo

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this website, investigate the explorer Marco Polo. Learn about his journeys to China to meet emperor Kublai Khan.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Janangir

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Emperor Jahangir.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tsar Nicholas Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia who was overthrown by the people during the Russian Revolution and killed by the Bolsheviks on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Chinese dynasties, emperors, wars, the Republican era, and the communist revolution on this site. Site includes some history and a timeline of the country of China.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Greek Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how the Olympic games started in ancient Greece. In 394 A.D., Emperor Theodosius I abolished the Olympics and they were not revived until the late 1800s.
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Other

King's College: Fascism

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage dedicated to discussing fascism in Italy, Spain, Germany, Hungary, and Ethiopia. Fascist leaders Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco, Adolf Hitler, Emperor Hirohito, Admiral Miklos Horthy, and Joseph Goebbels are also discussed.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biographies for Kids: Justinian I

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Justinian I from the Middle Ages. Learn about the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire and established the Justinian Code.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Government and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn about the Government of the Aztec Empire including the emperor, officials, laws, and interesting facts on this site.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Burning of Books

For Students 9th - 10th
In 213B.C., all Confucian books were burned except for one copy of each. Why? What did the emperor hope to accomplish? Why was "intellectual conformity" sought after?
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Kublai Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage investigating the biography of Kublai Khan who was the leader of the Mongols who became emperor of China and established the Yuan Dynasty.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Napoleon Bonaparte

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France who conquered much of Europe before being defeated and sent into exile on this site.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Wilhelm II. Some of his better-known quotes are included.
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HyperHistory Online

Hyper History/sui Wen Ti

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the autocratic founder of the Sui Dynasty. This is part of the HyperHistory Online site which includes an interactive timeline of world history which includes similar brief biographies of hundreds of people.
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PBS

Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii Crippled Bombast

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Robert K. Massie explores how Kaiser Wilhelm II's crippled arm shaped his personality and even the war.

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