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Links to Seventh Grade History Web Sites |
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This site spotlights Saladin, Islamic ruler of the 12th century, who was a leader of his people and a great military leader as well. |
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“Leonardo da Vinci had a keen eye and quick mind that led him to make important scientific discoveries, yet he never published his ideas. He was a gentle vegetarian who loved animals and despised war, yet he worked as a military engineer to invent advanced and deadly weapons.” |
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This ongoing project contains a series of linked timelines that depict world, regional, and cross-cultural history from ancient to modern times. |
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This is an outstanding general resource for 7th Grade History. It covers Medieval Europe, Islamic Empire, Africa, and Latin America. Search by place, sitemap, and time. |
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Very clear explanations of historical happenings through time. It also contains a great set of printable maps. |
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HyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of synchronoptic lifelines, timelines, and maps. This is an outstanding source--filled with information--it has everything, almost. |
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There is lots of information about the Renaissance at this site. Great graphics. |
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This fascinating site gives the history of specific foods from ancient to modern times. |
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Learn about the Incas--their beliefs, land, and lives. |
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This excellent site uses text, graphics, and multimedia to explain Islam. |
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Learn about the book that is the primary source for the Islam faith |
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This site links to costumes, water systems, food and people, plus information on the early age of Islam. There is also a clickable timeline. |
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Islam and Islamic History in Arabia |
Explore these pages to find good information on the Golden Age of Islam with some pictures and lots of text. There is lots of information about the later time period of the Islamic Empire. |
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Here is a multimedia tutorial on Islamic history that has links to these topics: Early Islam, The First Islamic Dynasty, The Rise of Great Islamic Empires, and The Arts, Learning and Knowledge. |
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This site provides information about the history, beliefs, and quotations of Islam. |
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This site shows how to write names in ancient languages. |
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Explore the art of ancient Mexico at the National Museum of the American Indian website. |
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Check out castles from all over the world. |
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Explore the middle ages through this interactive site. |
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Updated September 4, 2009