Middle Ages: A Non-European Perspective
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| Middle Ages: A Non-European Perspective |
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| These sites contain information on the societies and cultures that existed outside of Europe during the time period known as the Middle Ages. Students can learn about African Kingdoms such as Ghana and Mali, the Asian Empires of Mongolia and Angkor, the Dynasties of Imperial China, and more. There are timelines, maps, articles, and pictures. Included are eTheme resources for additional information on China and the contemporary societies of North America. |
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Grade Level:
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Hyperhistory Online
This interactive site covers 3,000 years of global history from political, religious, cultural, and scientific perspectives through hyperlinked timelines, maps, and biographies.
The Web Chronology Project
The chronological listing of events is one of the most fundamental tools in history. This interactive site uses a series of hyperlinked timelines and articles developed by instructors and students for use in history classes allows users to see relationships between periods and events more easily. NOTE: The site includes a Google link.
The World in the Fifteenth Century
This themed unit contains several lesson plan and activity ideas that examine the basis of the modern world by identifying and comparing the major world empires of the fifteenth century.
BBC: West African Kingdoms
Explore this site to learn about the Kingdoms of West Africa, including Ghana, Mali, Songhay, and more. There is a timeline, bibliography, maps, and audio clips. NOTE: The site includes a link to a forum.
PBS: African Kingdoms
Click on the map to learn more about each African Kingdom. Explore the links on the left to learn more about the culture. On the "Road to Timbuktu" you can see videos about the University of Timbuktu and a 400 year old library in Haidara.
History Channel: Timbuktu
For many people, Timbuktu is more of an idea of the remote and mysterious than as an actual place. Students can read about the history of this ancient city, explore the timeline, and then take a quiz to test what they have learned. NOTE: The site has a link that leads to a discussion board.
BBC: Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe was one of the few African urban cultures south of the Sahara built off of no cultural ideas imported from outside Africa, so far inland that it never felt the political or cultural effects of Islam during its existence. NOTE: The site has a link to a forum.
BBC: Kongo
The Kingdom of Kongo flourished from the late Iron Age until the seventeenth century. Read about the once largest state in Western Central Africa, and listen to Professor Bethwell Ogot of Maseno University talk about the splendor of the Kongo. NOTE: The site has a link to a forum.
Fact Monster: Korea: Early History to Japanese Rule
Read an encyclopedia entry about Korea during the middle ages.
PBS: Song Dynasty
Read an interview with China expert Professor Robin D. S. Yates to learn what he has to say about China's Song Dynasty (A.D. 960-1280).
Fact Monster: Ming Dynasty China
Read and encyclopedia entry about the Dynasty that ruled China from 1368 to 1644.
Feudal Japan
This site contains ideas for an internet research project, activities comparing feudalism in Japan and Europe, a lesson plan about Japanese castles, and links to other informative sites about Japan.
Samurai, Peasants, Artisans, and Merchants
Students can learn about the importance of the class system in Medieval Japan through this game activity. NOTE: The site includes sponsored ads.
Structure of Feudal Japan
This fact sheet for teachers has information on the social classes in Feudal Japan in their social, political, and economic contexts. Contains a link to a printable student handout. NOTE: The site includes a link to a discussion area.
Heian Period Japan
Explore the links on this site to learn about the period of Japanese history that lasted from about 800 to 1200 A.D. Learn about the influence of Chinese and Korean culture on Japanese architecture, writing, and music.
Golden Age of Islam
Read about the Golden Age of Islam and the Arabic contributions to philosophy, mathematics, science, and medicine.
PBS: Islam: Empire of Faith
This site contains information on the faith, culture, inventions, and major historical figures of the Islamic Empire, as well as lesson plan ideas. See videos of some of the architectural accomplishments of the era, or view an interactive timeline.
Fact Monster: Ottoman Empire
Read all of the sections in this article to learn about the history and organization of the Ottoman Empire that lasted from the Middle Ages until the twentieth century.
Discovery Channel: Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was a crossroads of trade and culture between Europe and Asia. In this lesson plan activity, students can create a map and draw the trade routes between parts of the Ottoman Empire and lands outside of the Empire. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Khmer Kingdoms
Read an article about Angkor, the site of the capitals of the Khmer Empire. Watch the video clips then take a virtual tour of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure. This site contains maps, facts, history, and many pictures.
Fact Monster: Mongols
Read an encyclopedia entry about Mongolia. Explore the links to learn more about the Khans, Tatars, and the Empire of the "Golden Horde."
Scholastic: Genghis Kahn
In this lesson, students can learn about Genghis Kahn and Mongolia during his reign. Some of the links on the page do not work.
National Geographic: Genghis Khan
Read a timeline biography of Genghis Kahn and see a map of his Empire. This site also has classroom ideas and links to further resources.
eTheme Resource: Ancient Civilizations: China
Learn about the ancient civilization of the China. Read about their daily life, history, dynasties, and ancient celebrations. See the art and the Great Wall. Learn about Confucius and Chinese women as warriors.
eTheme Resource: Ancient Civilization: Maya
These websites are about the Mayas and their culture. There are lesson plans, maps, timelines, quizzes, and cartoons. There is information about their culture, government, religion, and more. Includes a link to an eTheme on Ancient Western Civilizations.
eTheme Resource: Ancient Western Civilizations
Explore the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Inca, Aztec, Cahokia, and Anasazi. Includes pictures, audio clips of music, and 360-degree virtual realities.
eTheme Resource: Ancient Western Civilizations
Explore the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Inca, Aztec, Cahokia, and Anasazi. Includes pictures, audio clips of music, and 360-degree virtual realities.
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