The document provides annotations for 13 websites related to modern world history standards about ancient Greece, Rome, and early Judaism and Christianity. The annotations summarize what each site covers, such as interactive tours and games about ancient Greece, essays and resources about ancient Greek and Roman culture, and archives of sacred texts from various religious traditions.

1. WH-1
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
ANNOTATION: This British Museum site offers interactive tours, simulations, and
games on Ancient Greece. Topics include the Acropolis, Athens, Daily Life, Festivals
and Games, Geography, Gods and Goddesses, Knowledge and Learning, Sparta, Time,
War. Students can build a virtual temple, take a virtual tour of Athens, follow an
interactive story about women in Greece, and "set the scene" in a virtual house. An
interactive tour of the Olympics, Greek theatre, and Greek festivals are also topics to
explore. The Geography section features a series of zoomable maps and an interactive
dive of a shipwreck. The "staff room" has worksheets and discussion questions to help
teachers use the site.
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2. WH-2
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/
ANNOTATION: This BBC Ancient History site focuses on Anglo-Saxons, Egyptians,
Greeks, Romans, and Vikings. The Greece section covers five major areas: The
Olympics, Athens and Democracy, other Greek Cultures, Legends. It also includes
related links to other BBC pages. The site consists of a series of extended expert essays
on various topics: Ancient Greek Olympics, Alexander the Great, Lord Elgin, Fall of
Minoan Civilization, Democracy, Greek tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and Plato's
Atlantis.
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3. WH-3
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/
ANNOTATION: This site presents the Beazley Archive at The University of Oxford. It
provides an impressive set of images ancient Greco-Roman art. Topics include: "Art",
"Pottery", "Gems", "Sculpture", and "Antiquaria" and helpful features include
"Dictionary", "Databases", and "Tools." The images are excellent, and the referencing
tools provide a context for appreciating how the objects and why they are significant.
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4. WH-4
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/
ANNOTATION: This site has text on Ancient Greece with hyperlinks for further study.
Topics include history, clothing, the Olympics, architecture, literature and other surveys
of Greek culture. This site is not interactive, but the reading level is accessible for
struggling learners.
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5. WH-5
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/greek/index.html
ANNOTATION: This site by explores ancient Greek medicine, provides a timeline and
vocabulary, and discusses Hippocrates, Aristotle, and other Greek physicians. The
material is presented in an encyclopedia format, but the reading level is accessible.
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6. WH-6
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.forumromanum.org/index2.html
ANNOTATION: This site is devoted to Ancient Rome. It includes a virtual tour, a
dictionary of Mythology, a Picture Index, and much information on History, Life,
Language, and Literature. This site has articles on many topics and an outline format has
links to articles. This site would be effective as a source for research on Ancient Rome.
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7. WH-7
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/
ANNOTATION: This site on Ancient Rome is accessible to all learners. Topics include
the City of Rome, Invasion, Rebellion, Roman defense of Britain, The Roman army,
Roads and places, Leisure, Family and children, Technology, and Religion. There are
articles, photos, maps, quizzes, and activities. There is also a Flash-generated "Dig it Up"
game. The Teacher' Resources area has worksheets for student-centered activities.
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8. WH-8
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.haverford.edu/classics/audio/
ANNOTATION: This contains links to Podcasts of readings of Latin and (ancient)
Greek texts.
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9. WH-9
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/ancient_hebrews/
ANNOTATION: This site focuses on the Ancient Hebrews. Through a virtual museum
format, it explores the land, the people and leaders, and the beliefs of the ancient
Hebrews.
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10. WH-10
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Annodomini/introduction-en.html
ANNOTATION: This site is devoted to a virtual tour of the teachings, history and life
of Jesus. From a historical perspective, it is a comprehensive look at the man who
changed civilization of his time and his impact on history.
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11. WH-11
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.sacred-texts.com/
ANNOTATION: This site is an archive of sacred texts. This archive presents the
scriptures of the world's great spiritual traditions. Sacred writings from Zoroastrianism,
Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism and many
others can be accessed for study.
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12. WH-12
Modern World History Standard 1:
Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy,
in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
WEBSITE: http://www.theancientweb.com/explore/content.aspx?content_id=19
ANNOTATION: This site focuses on the ancient civilizations. Peru, Mexico, France, the
Phillipines, Persia, India and Canada are some of the countries featured. Interactive
maps, images and articles present an in-depth look at the history and culture of these
civilizations.
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13. WH-13
Modern World History Standard 2:
Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American
Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the
political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.
WEBSITE: http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/
ANNOTATION: This site focuses on various aspects of the French Revolution. It is a
repository of many key documents from the era including essays, images, text
documents, songs, a timeline, a glossary, and short audiovisual lectures from leading
historians. There are also commentaries on the French Revolution by Thomas Jefferson
and other prominent Americans of the time.
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14. WH-14
Modern World History Standard 2:
Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American
Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the
political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.
WEBSITE: http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/
ANNOTATION: This site takes a comprehensive look at Napoleon. It offers
commentary on the following topics: The Man and the Myth, Napoleon and Josephine,
Politics in Napoleon's Time, and Napoleon at War. Students will enjoy the Interactive
Battlefield Simulator: Could you win the battle of Waterloo? Video clips are also
available. Lesson plans accessible on this site include: Napoleon Becomes a Man of
Destiny, Napoleon: Hero or Tyrant? The Laws Live On, and Church and State.
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15. WH-15
Modern World History Standard 2:
Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American
Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the
political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.
WEBSITE: http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/data/flames.shtml
ANNOTATION: This site has allows the user to download a strategy game that depicts
the war between British and the colonies.
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16. WH-16
Modern World History Standard 3:
Students analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany,
Japan, and the United States.
WEBSITE: http://www.saburchill.com/history/chapters/IR/001.html
ANNOTATION: This reference site contains topic chapters, events, biographies and a
timeline. This particular lesson is on the industrial revolution. The reading level is
accessible and information given is useful.
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17. WH-17
Modern World History Standard 4:
Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two
of the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin
America, and the Philippines.
WEBSITE: http://www.ethnographica.com/ethnographica_site_navigation.htm
ANNOTATION: This site provides images, graphics and information on the ethnic art
of Africa. It also has a wealth of images of sculptures, carpets, and paintings. There are
also interactive maps of Africa. This site provides the history of Africa through the
artist’s lens.
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18. WH-18
Modern World History Standard 4:
Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two
of the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin
America, and the Philippines.
WEBSITE: http://chinapage.com/china.html
ANNOTATION: This site presents Chinese culture and history both present and past. It
is possible to read poetry, view paintings, learn about Chinese Opera, the sciences, the
language and literature. This site enables the user to appreciate China’s rise as a world
power.
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19. WH-19
Modern World History Standard 4:
Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two
of the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin
America, and the Philippines.
WEBSITE: http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
ANNOTATION: This site presents 3,000 years of world history. Categories include
science, culture, religion and politics. All significant historical figures are represented
with a brief biography, timeline of their place in history and the events that made their
contributions significant. This site is interactive and it is easy to navigate.
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20. WH-20
Modern World History Standard 4:
Students analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two
of the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin
America, and the Philippines.
WEBSITE: http://www.theancientweb.com/explore/content.aspx?content_id=19
ANNOTATION: This site presents 3,000 years of world history. Categories include
science, culture, religion and politics. All significant historical figures are represented
with a brief biography, timeline of their place in history and the events that made their
contributions significant. This site is interactive and it is easy to navigate.
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21. WH-21
Modern World History Standard 5:
Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War.
WEBSITE: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/w1frm.htm
ANNOTATION: This site has first-hand accounts of the assassination of Archduke
Franz Ferdinand, the death of an American pilot, and a German U-boat attack. Graphics
and text are available. There is no audio component.
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22. WH-22
Modern World History Standard 5:
Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War.
WEBSITE: http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/Pre_-_1914_Documents
ANNOTATION: This contains links to primary documents, such as treaties and personal
recollections. This site is useful for research.
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23. WH-23
Modern World History Standard 6:
Students analyze the effects of the First World War.
WEBSITE: http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/
ANNOTATION: This site includes interviews, maps, an interactive timeline, and brief
summaries of the televised episodes of this series. The video footage is not included.
However, the summaries given are helpful to impart essential information with an
accessible reading level. The summaries can be printed.
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24. WH-24
Modern World History Standard 6:
Students analyze the effects of the First World War.
WEBSITE: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/nfhtml/
ANNOTATION: This Library of Congress site has 59 brief sound recordings of
speeches by American leaders from 1918 to 1920. The speeches focus on issues and
events surrounding the First World War and the subsequent presidential election of 1920.
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25. WH-25
Modern World History Standard 7:
Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
WEBSITE: http://www.worldwar1.com/tgws/index5.htm
ANNOTATION: This site is a very comprehensive collection of links on WW1.
Primary source documents, photo galleries and a database of links offer excellent tools
for research. The emphasis is on the participation of the Americans, Italian and French.
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26. WH-26
Modern World History Standard 7:
Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
WEBSITE: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/peoplescentury/episodes/redflag/
ANNOTATION: This site covers the Russian Revolution and its aftermath, providing
text and audio interviews, a teacher's guide, and links to related sites. The text summaries
given have an accessible reading level and can be printed.
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27. WH-27
Modern World History Standard 7:
Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
WEBSITE: http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/mainpage.html
ANNOTATION: The Alexander Palace site covers the history of Alexander Palace and
the Romanovs and includes biographies, diaries, letters, and maps.
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28. WH-28
Modern World History Standard 7:
Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
WEBSITE: http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/modules/lesson11/lesson11.php?s=0
ANNOTATION: This site contain primary sources, lessons plans a text summary and
graphics on Stalin and the role of women under his system.
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29. WH-29
Modern World History Standard 7:
Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
WEBSITE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/hitler_01.shtml
ANNOTATION: This site features a summary of the rise of fascism in Germany. It
charts the rise of Hitler. There is an emphasis on the growth and formation of Hitler's
career and the Nazi party. The reading level is accessible.
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30. WH-30
Modern World History Standard 7:
Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
WEBSITE: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWmussolini.htm
ANNOTATION: This site features a summary of the rise of fascism in Italy. It charts
the rise of Mussolini. The site contains a summary and biography of Mussolini's life and
climb up the political ladder. It also briefly covers his military and social life. There are
links within the text that can be viewed for a deeper understanding of the material
presented.
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31. WH-31
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://www.historyplace.com/
ANNOTATION: This site is one part of the history place website. In this section, all the
important events of World War II in Europe are covered. It includes the Rise of Adolf
Hitler, all the battles, the Holocaust, and Nazi Leadership. This site includes text as well
as biographies and images. It is an excellent source for research. The reading level is
accessible.
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32. WH-32
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://www.calvin.edu/academic/cas/gpa/ww2era.htm#Speech
ANNOTATION: This site archives Nazi propaganda material including speeches by
Nazi leaders, anti-Semite literature, and visual materials. This site is comprehensive and
should be used with teacher supervision.
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33. WH-33
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://my.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html
ANNOTATION: This site is part of the USS Arizona Visitor Center located on the Pearl
Harbor Naval Base adjacent to the sunken remains of the USS Arizona. The site provides
an overview to the Pearl Harbor attack, a timeline of events, survivor remembrances, a
map, audio files, and links for further exploration of the topic.
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34. WH-34
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/
ANNOTATION: This site has archival footage and the voices of people who were
there. The "Did You Know?" section tells about landing craft, battle reporting, and the
invasion. “Voices of D-Day" tells the stories of the men who landed on Normandy's
beaches. German soldiers tell their stories also. "Hot Off the Presses" has newspaper
accounts and Americans' reactions to news of the D-Day assault. "Letters from the
Front," has first-hand accounts of soldiers' experiences after D-Day.
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35. WH-35
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://americanhistory.si.edu/perfectunion/experience/index.html
ANNOTATION: This site is an online exhibit from the Smithsonian on the topic of
Japanese internment during WWII. Immigration, Removal, Internment, Loyalty, Service
and Justice are the areas available for viewing, with a special area for reflection by
visitors. Classroom Activities are found under the Resources link at the bottom of the
page. These resources include a bibliography, activities and web links.
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36. WH-36
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWwomen.htm
ANNOTATION: This site examines the important role played by women during World
War II. It includes biographies of secret agents, women in the anti-Nazi resistance
movement in Europe and women war reporters. This site gives a perspective not found in
the textbook.
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37. WH-37
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://www.remember.org/index.html
ANNOTATION: This site is an educational forum dedicated to Holocaust survivors,
children of Holocaust survivors, art by children, educational efforts, and books by
survivors to promote learning and remembering. A virtual tour of Auschwitz is available.
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38. WH-38
Modern World History Standard 8:
Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
WEBSITE: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/hiroshima_64_years_ago.html
ANNOTATION: This site contains a Boston Globe article. It commemorates the 64th
anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The summary of the events of that day is
excellent. The 34 pictures included give an insight into the total devastation of the area.
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39. WH-39
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE: http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212881/yalta.html
ANNOTATION: This site is created by a student and deals with European countries
involved in the Yalta Conference. A “Mission Impossible” type agency is explored by the
user, who gathers provided information to pass quizzes to receive a certificate of
achievement.
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40. WH-40
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/causes%20of%20the%20cold%20war.htm
ANNOTATION: This site presents a list of causes for the Cold War. Some causes have
links for further exploration.
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41. WH-41
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://staff.imsa.edu/socsci/jvictory/vietnam_quant/chron.htm
ANNOTATION: This site presents a chronology of Cold War events by President,
party, year, location and event. This list is helpful for gaining a snapshot of the far
reaching affects of cold war politics.
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42. WH-42
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yig30zzirU
ANNOTATION: This you tube video uses text and graphics and a very catchy song to
give a two minute history of the cold war and the Truman doctrine and the Marshall plan.
My favorite!
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43. WH-43
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal114/SpaceRace/sec100/sec100.htm
ANNOTATION: This site is maintained by the Smithsonian National Air and Space
Museum. It documents the space race as an outcome of the Cold War. The site explores
this topic from its military origins to the modern day presence in space. This site has text
and graphics.
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44. WH-44
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://www.chinavoc.com/history/prc_china/mzd.htm
ANNOTATION: This site outlines the rise of Mao Tse-Tung in China. This site is
unique, because it is sponsored by the Chinese government. It is their version of his rise
to power.
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45. WH-45
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specialreports/1989.shtml
ANNOTATION: This BBC site offers audio, text and images of the countries affected
by the collapse of communism. The struggles of Poles, Hungarians, Czechs and East
Germans are featured.
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46. WH-46
Modern World History Standard 9:
Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II world.
WEBSITE:
http://www.pptpalooza.net/PPTs/OtherTeachers/The_Cold_War-TSothers.ppt#256,1,The
Cold War
ANNOTATION: This site contains over 200 power point presentations created by
teachers on world history topics. This power point addresses the topic of the Cold War
and its impact on Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Russia and the US response.
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47. WH-47
Modern World History Standard 10:
Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two
of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of
Latin America, and China.
WEBSITE: http://www.abac.edu/awright/HIST1112/PDF6/ch28.pdf
ANNOTATION: This site contains a PDF file of a power point presentation on nation
building in Africa and the Middle East. It would be a useful handout on this topic. It
details the colonial legacy, rise of nationalism, culture, conflicts, revolution and solutions.
It is a comprehensive, but comprehensible look at a complicated topic.
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48. WH-48
Modern World History Standard 10:
Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two
of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of
Latin America, and China.
WEBSITE: http://podcasts.ushmm.org/genocideprevention/subscribe.php
ANNOTATION: This site has audio feed on the voices of genocide from regions such
as Darfur, Sudan and Bosnia. Teacher should preview content prior to sharing with
students. Some of the feed is very graphic.
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49. WH-49
Modern World History Standard 10:
Students analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two
of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of
Latin America, and China.
WEBSITE: http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/
ANNOTATION: This site is sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution's National
Museum of Natural History. It provides a thematic exploration of Africa. The themes
revolve around issues of wealth and the working and living conditions in Africa. The
history-oriented sections focus on the slave trade, colonialism, and other subjects. The
Learning Center has web links for further study.
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50. WH-50
Modern World History Standard 11:
Students analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the
information, technological, and communications revolutions (e.g., television, satellites,
computers).
WEBSITE: http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/themes/keytheme6.htm
ANNOTATION: This online course is based on seven essential questions. This
particular strand focuses on the global impact of science, technology and the
environment. This unit could be used as a supplemental reading assignment or integrated
into instruction.
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51. WH-51
Modern World History Standard 11:
Students analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the
information, technological, and communications revolutions (e.g., television, satellites,
computers).
WEBSITE: http://www.slideshare.net/stevenlubar/american-museums-of-the-history-of-
technology
ANNOTATION: This power point addresses the history of technology through museum
exhibits. This power point can be accessed at www.slideshare.com. It is free to register
and many teachers and other professionals share their multimedia presentations on this
site. A search tool is provided to find your topic of choice.
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