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IIa. Basic Features of the World's Geography
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Topics for II. Foundations: to 1000 CE
About.com: Geography
Hyper History Online
These two sites identify major geographical features, locate the continents, provide links to maps of empires within this time period, and also are useful for purposes of comparing and contrasting.
 About.com: Geography
Hyper History Online
Roman Empire
The Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Although this site takes a long time to load, it has many useful links, including maps of Rome, Italy, and the Roman Empire.
The Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Roma: History and Civilization of the Eternal City: A Day in Rome
Various aspects of daily life in ancient Rome are described on this site.
Roma: History and Civilization of the Eternal City: A Day in Rome
The Glory That Was Rome
The many aspects of the political and military life of Rome are discussed on this site, including biographies of leading Romans.
The Glory That Was Rome
The Abbasid Empire (including ninth-century Mediterranean, empire of Haroun al-Rashid, etc.)
Islam Humanities Web Index Page: Virtual Baghdad
This "Virtual Baghdad" site contains many useful links on the Abbasid Empire and its culture and leaders, plus ancillary features, such as helpful maps and a glossary.
Islam Humanities Web Index Page: Virtual Baghdad
Sudanic Kingdoms: Ghana
BBC World Service: The Story of Africa: West African Kingdoms
This BBC-produced site on Africa discusses the ancient kingdoms and includes useful maps.
BBC World Service: The Story of Africa: West African Kingdoms
Sudanic Kingdoms: Nubia
ThinkQuest: Ancient Nubia: Egypt's Rival in Africa
Three students created this page as part of a larger site that links with "Kush."
ThinkQuest: Ancient Nubia: Egypt's Rival in Africa
China: Han
World History: Antiquity, Chapter 15: The Rise and Fall of Han China
This site provides a long discussion on the rise and fall of the Han Empire.
World History: Antiquity, Chapter 15: the Rise and Fall of Han China
China: Tang
The Imperial Era II: Restoration of Empire
This site explains unification under Sui and the restoration of empire under the Tang.
The Imperial Era II: Restoration of Empire
University of Pittsburgh -- Traditional China: The Imperial City of the Tang Dynasty
This site illuminates Chang'an's position as an imperial city.
University of Pittsburgh -- Traditional China: The Imperial City of the Tang Dynasty
Byzantine Empire
Libyana Maps -- The Byzantine Empire
This site discusses the culture and heritage of Byzantine Empire.
Libyana Maps- The Byzantine Empire
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: History of the Orthodox Church
This site provides a short history of the Orthodox Church, including its formation, the iconoclastic controversy, and its relationship to the state.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: History of the Orthodox Church
Mayan Empire
World History: Antiquity, Chapter 30: The Americas, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania
This site examines Mesoamerican cultures, but extends its discussion to include contemporary Africa and Southeast Asia.
World History: Antiquity, Chapter 30: The Americas, Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania
University of Colorado: Encyclopedic Entry for the Maya
This useful site also contains links to other Mesoamerican societies.
University of Colorado: Encyclopedic Entry for the Maya
Overview of Maya Writing Systems
While this site focuses on the Mayan writing system, it includes links to other contemporaneous Mesoamerican societies.
Overview of Maya Writing Systems
Insights into Maya Civilization -- Past & Present
This site on Mayan civilization makes it easy to navigate to a variety of sites and maps that help in understanding the culture.
Insights into Maya Civilization--Past & Present
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