Module 3 Activity 4

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5

Activity 4: Website Visit

Prehistory

• http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/

This is a superb website that explains the ancient cave paintings at Lescaux, France which are considered a major achievement of the Neolithic Era.

• http://witcombe.sbc.edu/willendorf/willendorfdiscovery.html

This is an excellent essay by Dr. Christopher Witcombe of Sweetbriar College that explains the history and significance of the Venus figurine.

 Ancient Civilizations

• http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/menu.html

This website is sponsored by the British Museum. It is entitled Illuminating World Cultures and gives a wonderful overview of Mesopotamian Civilization.

• http://www.mohenjodaro.net/

This website gives an excellent overview of the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro including over 100 pictures of the city.

• http://library.thinkquest.org/C004203/ 

A fun site rich in detail and animation - includes social, economic, and political organization of many different societies.

• http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001206.html 

Ancient Civilizations: A comprehensive listing.

• http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html   

Museum site about ancient Egypt.

• http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ROME/HISTORY.HTM 

Extensive Website about all aspects of Roman History.

• http://www.roman-empire.net/

Extensive easy-to-read site covering all aspects of the Roman Empire