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Unit 4

Chapter 16: People and Empires in the Americas

Section 1: Diverse Societies of North America
Sipapu--The Anasazi Emergence into the Cyber World
This is the kind of amazing site that shows the wonderful things the Web can do, giving you not only a wealth of information, but interactive virtual tours of Anasazi kivas and other structures

Anasazi Archeology
Within this site from Mesa Verda country, you can learn about the Anasazi culture and see photos of Mesa Verde

Mississippian Cultures
This very thorough site contains extensive information about many of the mound building cultures along the Mississippi River

Oneida Indian Nation - Oneida Nation Homelands
Good site devoted to the Oneida Indian Nation, one of the Iroquois nations. Contains a good history, with examples of stories from their oral tradition, and current news.

Section 2: Mayan Kings and Cities
Lords of the Earth
Compilation of information about the geology, geography, history, astronomy, and culture of the Maya, the Aztec, the Inca, and other Native American groups

The Mayas
Descriptions of Mayan culture, architecture, sculpting, and social life with dozens of photographs

Section 3: The Aztecs Control Central Mexico
Aztec History Mexico - The Aztecs of Mexico and their history
Detailed information about the Aztecs, including links to resources dealing with their language, religion, games, and other cultural achievements

Mexico
From the Lonely Planet travel guides, this is an excellent history of Mexico and the continuing influence of Aztec and Spanish cultures, taking you behind the scenes with excellent information, photographs, and maps

The Aztecs/Mexicas
A good Aztec page, here you can find a list of Aztec emperors and a nice image of the Aztec calendar

Quetzalcoatl: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
This very entertaining and informative page gives a good history of Quetzalcoatl, using interactive maps, annotated images, and a detailed chronology.

Section 4: The Inca Create a Mountain Empire
Lords of the Earth
Compilation of information about the geology, geography, history, astronomy, and culture of the Maya, the Aztec, the Inca, and other Native American groups

Ice Treasures of the Inca
Interactive expedition, assembled by National Geographic, on the discovery of an Inca mummy atop Mount Ampato. Includes photographs, journal entries, and information by the archaeologists at the site.

Treasures of the Inca
Archeologists recreate their harrowing 1995 expedition through Peru's Mount Ampato in search of Inca treasures. Includes numerous photographs and journal entries.

Chapter 17: European Renaissance and Reformation

Section 1: Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
The text of a nineteenth century study of the Renaissance. All text, but lots of information on all aspects of Renaissance life and culture in Italy

Florence and Tuscany
A well-done, illustrated site with brief articles on aspects of Renaissance life, including daily life, music, architecture, and the church

Vinci: Leonardo's Home Town
At this well-designed site you can take a virtual tour of da Vinci's home town, read about his life, and visit other virtual exhibits at the Leonardo museum

Italy During the Renaissance
Here is a good introductory essay, with many hypertext links to more information, and a link to an excellent collection of photographs of historic sites

Leonardo Home Page
This superb page devoted to da Vinci and his work has interactive exhibits to help explain his painting techniques and perspectives, as well as other creative exhibits

Michelangelo
Part of one of the best art sites on the web, this Michelangelo page not only offers an excellent hypertext biography of the artist, but a great many images of his work.

Section 2: The Northern Renaissance
The Collected Works of Shakespeare
Comprehensive collection of all of Shakespeare's work at one site (the Moby Shakespeare), complete with its own search engine

Section 3: Luther Starts the Reformation
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Reformation
Here is an extensive history of the Reformation, with links to more articles on related topics, including Martin Luther and Henry VIII

The 95 Theses of Martin Luther
The text of the 95 theses Luther posted on the door in Wittenberg, which can be seen here in English, German, and Latin

Reformation
This is an excellent source to see many original texts from the Reformation, including many works by Luther, Calvin, and Phillip Melanchthon.

Henry VIII
Biography of Henry VIII which mentions his relationship to Luther and the Reformation, and has links to more information

Elizabeth I
Biography of Elizabeth with links to related information

Section 4: The Reformation Continues
Life of John Calvin
A detailed, text-only biography of John Calvin

Works of John Calvin
The text of many of Calvin's works can be found here, along with several portraits

Hall of Church History--The Anabaptists
A brief history of the Anabaptists and their beliefs

Life of St. Ignatius
A biography of Ignatius of Loyola, with links to more information on the Jesuits and their history

Chapter 18: The Muslim World Expands

Section 1: The Ottomans Build a Vast Empire
Islamic History in Arabia and the Middle East
Account of the Ottoman Empire from the birth of the Ottoman state until the 20th century

Section 2: Patterns of Change Case Studies: Cultural Blending, The Safavid Empire
Ottomans and Safavids
A brief chart comparing the similarities and differences of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires

The Third International Round Table on Safavid Persia
Web page for a conference on the Savafids. Some good information is contained in the summaries of papers given at the conference

Ali Qapu, Shah Abbas I's Palace
Two pictures and a brief description of Shah Abbas' palace

Safavid Dynasty
A brief account of the Safavids

Section 3: The Mughals Establish an Empire in India
The Mughal Empire
History and a map of the Mughal Empire

MUGHAL MONARCHS
A good, illustrated page on the Mughal Monarchs, including an interesting section on Akbar

Accession of Akbar
This site on Akbar has a biography, a description of his battles, and a fictional interview with the ruler

Taj Mahal
Part of a tourist site, this contains a good description of the Taj Mahal, with links to the other Web sites devoted to the Taj Mahal

Agra
No text here, just several beautiful photographs of the Taj Mahal

Chapter 19: An Age of Exploration and Isolation

Section 1: Europeans Explore the East
Henry the Navigator
Complete biography of Henry the Navigator, with images and links to a bibliography

Section 2: China Rejects European Outreach
The Forbidden City
Images of the city that was forbidden to all but the Chinese emperor and his servants. Includes a map and a bird's-eye view of the grounds.

Section 3: Japan Limits Western Contacts
Exploring the Haiku
A detailed look at the haiku style of poetry. Includes selected poems from Matsuo Basho (1644Ð1694), perhaps Japan's greatest haiku poet.

Chapter 20: The Atlantic World

Section 1: Spanish Conquests in the Americas
The Columbus Navigation Home Page
Site examining the history and navigation of Columbus's journeys with links to maps, a timeline, and a biography

Section 2: Competing Claims in North America
Pirates
An exciting and informative look at the swashbuckling pirates who terrorized the high seas during the 1600s and 1700s. Includes links to an interactive pirate adventure as well as biography of the famous pirate, Blackbeard.

Section 3: The Atlantic Slave Trade
To Live Like a Slave
Fascinating recent article by one of 24 black interpreters who spent some time reenacting the life of a slave in Colonial Williamsburg. Includes photographs.

Section 4: The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade
Seeds of Change: Commemorating the Columbian Exchange
An interesting exhibit on the Columbian Exchange from the National Museum of Natural History

The Columbian Exchange
This site examines the spread of products and crops across the Atlantic Ocean as a result of the Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange
In outline form, you can see changes in the Old World brought about through contact with the New WorldÑcrop exchange and the introduction of animals and diseases.