The Mauryan Empire to Rome

Early India to Rome is a long stretch of history to cover, but it was cool to learn about how Alexander the Great could have affected India, and then how his empire broke apart in the Mediterranean areas. Then we learned about how Alexander's Greece influenced the beginnings of Rome along with the Etruscans.  I must say that the Mauryan King, Ashoka, is one of my favorite historical figures.  And Rome is going to rock the world, so it's always neat to learn more about them.  If you'd like more, here are some great links for both.


INDIA

Ashoka's Edicts Video

Silk Road video

Crash Course in World History: India




Khan Academy article on The Pillars of Ashoka



Interactive Map - You can click on Classical Era at the bottom to look at trade routes and goods from the time period we're studying.  Each icon is clickable and has descriptions.  There is a person icon with a description for Asoka as well.


ROME

Ancient Roman Soldier game

Interactive Roman Map

Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans, Roman Dinner Manners

Horrible Histories: The Roman Report

Roman Recipes and Crafts

Roman Timeline