Ancient Rome - The Emperor's Game

Try your hand at being an Emperor. Make the right decisions!

http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/special/emperor_game.html

Ancient Greece --The Odyssey --This is Great!!!!!

You'll really like this site on ancient Greece!
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html

Greek Myths Come Alive!

Open and play this terrific interactive site on Greek mythology!
http://www.abc.net.au/arts/wingedsandals/

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Ancient Chinese!

Try these links on mrdonn's homepage:
http://china.mrdonn.org/index.html

Open one topic on this page, and leave a comment that describes something new that you learned here, or something you thought was interesting.

Hinduism---A Religion of India

We have been learning about the Hindu religion, and how it has influenced the way people in India live, and what they believe and value.
Look through this website for information on Hinduism:
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/hinduism.htm

SOCRATES - HERO OR FOOL?

You have learned about the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Watch the following video, and then respond to these questions: Do you admire him, or do you think he was a fool? Explain why. Is there something that you would take the "ultimate" stand on like Socrates did? Explain your thoughts. What "lesson" did Socrates try to teach people when he made his decision to die?

FARMER BUSTED WITH ARTIFACTS!

Watch this video about a farmer in Italy who found hundreds of ancient artifacts on his farm, and has been charged by the police with selling them.
What is your opinion about this? Should he be allowed to sell them, or do you agree with the law in Italy that says no to this?
Is it "finders-keepers",or do ancient artifacts belong in the museums for all to see?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/12/081218-art-video-ap.html?source=rss