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Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
This site has articles, maps, pictures, an online quiz, and more. It also has a companion site for kids with interactive maps, articles, postcards and a cutout of a Roman helmet.
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  • Social Studies: History
      Curriculum Standard 18
    Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the chronology and significant developments of world history including the study of ancient, medieval, and modern Europe (Western civilization) with particular emphasis on those developments that have shaped the experience of the entire globe over the last 500 years and those ideas, institutions, and cultural legacies that have directly influenced American thought, culture, and politics.

    Proficiency Standards
    By the end of grade six students will be able to:

    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the origin, development, and distinctive characteristics of major ancient, classical, and agrarian civilizations including the Mesopotamian, Ancient Hebrew, Egyptian, Nubian (Kush), Greek, Roman, Gupta Indian, Han Chinese, Islamic, Byzantine, Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations.

    Proficiency Standards
    By the end of grade twelve students will be able to:

    • Discuss the political, philosophical, and cultural legacies of ancient Greece and Rome.