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Bible/World History Chart
Elegant chart of our entire history Bibllical figures/events chronology
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"Bible Timeline Chart"
See 6000 Years of Bible Timeline Bible and World History Together!
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Directory Sites
Tells about an ancient King of Uruk who is thought to have actually existed. Considered the oldest historical story in the world.
novaonline.nv.cc.va.us
Mesopotamia in the Electronic Passport
Provides information about the Fertile Crescent. Includes, a brief look at its geography, culture, and history.
www.mrdowling.com
Tells about the first written language, called cuneiform, which was invented by ancient Babylonians. Displays visitors' names in cuneiform.
www.upennmuseum.com
Includes examples of art from ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, Sumer, and the Indus Valley. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
www.metmuseum.org
Provides a timeline of the region.
www.usfca.edu
Ancient Persia: Cyrus the Great
Introduces the Persian king believed to be the first to become involved in human rights.
www.oznet.net
Interactive quiz tests knowledge of this region. Includes related links.
www.geocities.com
Discover tales of astronomers, merchants, archaeologists, epic heroes and ruthless kings. Explore a palace, the library of an astronomer and the Royal Tombs of Ur; then, build your own ziggurat. From the British Museum.
www.mesopotamia.co.uk
Features its civilizations, cultures and brief timeline.
www.einfoweb.com
Tells about ancient life in the cradle of civilization.
carlos.emory.edu
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a readable history of the city by period, with a map for each and photographs and information on surviving historic buildings. English and Hebrew versions available.
jeru.huji.ac.il
Report on what archaeological and historical research reveal about this tower.
www.unmuseum.org
Defines vocabulary related to the study and provides short descriptions of key people and events. Also includes project ideas and printable quizzes.
itss229.ed.psu.edu
Provides information about geography, religion, daily life, and clothing. Includes classroom activities and homework help.
www.shrewsbury-ma.gov
Detailed study guide explains who these people were and tells what deities they worshipped.
home.comcast.net