History

== = = = = =Chronology= 1. Group events by broadly defined historical eras and enter onto multiple-tier time lines. [|http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html This is a very detailed timeline covering people and events from all of history. Many items in the timeline are clickable for additional info. This is a good example of a timeline for students and a useful resource. =Early Civilizations= 2. Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: a. The development of concepts of government and citizenship; b. Scientific and cultural advancements; c. The spread of religions; d. Slavery and systems of labor. [|http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/indexlife.html This is a very easy to read and informative site that has loads of information on the daily life (food, education, religion, leaders, etc) for Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China. There are also lots of extra links for each civilization. **Ancient History - from Core Values Project ** [|http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/library/cvcurric.html This is a fantastic collection of resources about ancient India, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Each section has well documented links on history, maps, arts, culture, religion, writing, projects, and more. **Ancient History - from Amsterdam History Projects ** [|http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/ancient_history/eg_history_intro.html This is another fantastic collection of links, this time complied by kids, for kids. The cultures covered include ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and more. **Ancient China ** [|http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/menu.html] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This site includes interactive resources concerning the history, geography, and culture of Ancient China. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Ancient Egypt ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This site includes interactive resources concerning the history, geography, and culture of Ancient Egypt. http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/ED/mummy.html A virtual Mummy. http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsforadventure/games/pyramid.html Visit a pyramid **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Ancient Rome ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/index.html] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This is a great site created by PBS and includes great information on Ancient Rome. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Adventures in Ancient Greece ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mystery-productions.info/hyper/Hypermedia_2003/Miller/AM_hypermedia/Artifact/</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This web site teaches about Ancient Greece through interactive games, activities, and quizzes. The topics covered include a timeline, a map, Athens, Sparta, and Mount Olympus. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">History of Religion - Animated Map ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mapsofwar.com/images/Religion.swf</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This animated map shows the origins and spread of major world religions from 3,000 BC to the present. The religions include Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. During the animation, the presentation pauses at certain points to explain periods of conflict or notable historic moments. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Imperial History of the Middle East - Animated Map ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mapsofwar.com/images/EMPIRE17.swf</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This animated map illistrates the history of the Middle East from 1,450 BC to present day. With colorful animation, the map shows how seventeen different groups controlled the region including Egyptians, Turks, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Persians, Europeans, and more. This is an excellent way to visualize the changing nature of this region throughout history. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica"> =Feudalism and Transitions= 3. Describe the conditions that gave rise to feudalism, as well as political, economic and social characteristics of feudalism, in Asia and Europe. 4. Explain the lasting effects of military conquests during the Middle Ages including: a. Muslim conquests; b. The Crusades; c. The Mongol invasions. 5. Describe the impact of new ideas and institutions on European life including: a. The significance of printing with movable type; b. Major achievements in art, architecture and literature during the Renaissance; c. The Reformation. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mrdowling.com/606islam.html</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This easy to read site covers such topics as The Crusades, The Arabs, Later Crusades, and Cool Links. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Imperial History of the Middle East - Animated Map ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mapsofwar.com/images/EMPIRE17.swf</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This animated map illustrates the history of the Middle East from 1,450 BC to present day. With colorful animation, the map shows how seventeen different groups controlled the region including Egyptians, Turks, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Persians, Europeans, and more. This is an excellent way to visualize the changing nature of this region throughout history. 5. Describe the impact of new ideas and institutions on European life including: a. The significance of printing with movable type; b. Major achievements in art, architecture and literature during the Renaissance; c. The Reformation. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/GeneralFiles/Introduction.html</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This colorful site covers everything to do with the Renaissance including Art, Architecture, Daily Life, Heraldry, Law, Literature, Medicine, Music and Dance, Myths and Legends, Religion, and Science and Math. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">The Renaissance - Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mrdowling.com/704renaissance.html</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This easy to read site covers the Renaissance with such topics as Humanism, Gutenberg, City-States in Italy, The Medicis, Social Levels, Renaissance Art, Machiavelli, and Exploration. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Renaissance Webquest ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.gananda.k12.ny.us/library/mshslibrary/wqrenais.htm</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This is a Renaissance webquest with the following instructions, "Your assignment will be to research one of the famous Renaissance intellectuals assigned to you, answer the designated questions, and portray the individual at a Renaissance meal." =The First Global Age= 6. Describe the importance of the West African empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhay including: a. Trade routes; b. Products; c. The spread of the Arabic language; d. The spread of Islam. 7. Describe the causes and effects of European exploration after 1400 including: a. Imperialism, colonialism and mercantilism; b. Impact on the peoples of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Americas. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mrdowling.com/609ancafr.html</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This easy to read site covers African history with sections on The Nok, Carthage, Trade, Ghana, Sundiata, Mansa Musa, Timbuktu, and Zimbabwe. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://webusers.xula.edu/jrotondo/Kingdoms/welcome.html</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This site includes a short history of Mali and Songhay, interactive tests, links, an art gallery, and maps. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Medieval African Kingdoms activity ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://ctap295.ctaponline.org/~jboston/Student/s_index.html] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">In this online problem-based lesson students will become familiar with the cultures of ancient Ghana, Mali and Songhay. They will create promotional tourist materials to encourage travel to these former empires. Included are all the details of the lesson, grading criteria, and many useful links. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">History of Religion - Animated Map ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">[|http://www.mapsofwar.com/images/Religion.swf</span]> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">This animated map shows the origins and spread of major world religions from 3,000 BC to the present. The religions include Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. During the animation, the presentation pauses at certain points to explain periods of conflict or notable historic moments. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Hyper History **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">The Crusades and the Rise of Islam **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Virtual Renaissance **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica">Ancient Africa - Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport **