Ms Raff's Cyber - History
Classroom ~ La Quinta, California
World History
(to return to "homepage" click here)
General
Resources
National Anthems around the World
World Anthem Database (Lyrics Only)
Paper Currency around the World
Map Room
Canada ~
Central America
~ South America
Map Tests
(Interactive
Quizzes to Assist you Study)
"The
Americas" (Central America) ~ 4th Quarter
"The
Americas" (South America) ~ 4h Quarter
"The
Americas" (Canada) ~ 4th Quarter
“The Americas”
(Caribbean) ~ 4th Quarter
Roman Empire
Brief History
~~~~ Roman Empire (Map)
Achievements
~~~~ Architecture
Roman Empire (all types of topics)
Roman Theatres and
Ampitheatres
Roman Baths ~~~~ Famous Romans
Imperial Roman
Emperor Portraits
The Roman Home
~~~~ Roman Fashion
Byzantine Empire
Secret
History-Justinian (Primary Source)
The Sack of
Constantinople (1204)
Islam
"Holy
Qur'an" (Koran)- Arabic
Text with English Translation
“Holy Qur’an (Koran) – English
“Holy Qur’an
(Koran) – Spanish
“Holy Qur’an
(Koran) - French
Islamic Calendar
(How is it different?)
Islamic Calendar
(Convert your birthdate!!)
Muhammad Bin Musa
Al-Khwarizmi & Algebra
U.S. Congressional Resolution on
Religious Tolerance
Africa
Dogon People (includes Photos)
Trans -Saharan Gold
Trade (7th-14th Century)
Asia
Some English Names Translated into Chinese!
Chronology of Japanese
History
Buddhism ~~~~ Hinduism ~~~~ Shinto
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year –
A 15 Day Celebration
Chinese New Year –
Taboos/Superstitions
Chinese New Year –
Traditional Foods
Chinese New Year - Decorations
Middle Ages
This Date in Medieval
History!!!(Changes Daily)
"Medieval Times to Today" ~Text
Medieval Europe Virtual Library
Laws of William the
Conqueror (King William I)
William the Conqueror’s
Biography
The Story Behind the Great
Domesday Book (Fascinating Stuff!)
Some Photos of the
OriginalBook!!
Medieval Professions and the
Guild System
Knighthood,
Commoners, Cathedrals, Clothing, Food, & Lots More!!
Women Knights of
the Middle Ages
Crime Prevention in
the Middle Ages
Medieval Cartoon ~~~~~ Medieval Prices
Black Death ~~~~~ Bubonic Plague
Renaissance
“When I told
my father that I wish to be an artist, he flew into a rage,
'artists are
laborers, no better than shoemakers.’ "
~
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Renaissance Pleasure Faire – April
8th-May 21st (weekends)
British Monarchy – Official Website
Life in Elizabethan England
– Wow!
Michelangelo Buonarroti -
Mini-Biography
Guiseppe
Arcimbolo(Italian-Funky Artist!)
German Artists(Bruegel, Holbein,
Durer, …)
“Book of Manners”
(in Italian)
Vatican (Holy See)
Official Website
Reformation
Martin Luther
(Founder of the Lutheran Church)
“95 Theses” (complete translation)
John Calvin (Founder of Calvinism)
Scientific Revolution
Age of Exploration
Explorers Online!(Mini-biographies)
Latin America