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=MEDITERRANEAN CIVILIZATIONS=

The countries touching the Mediterranean Sea are steeped in history. Great Civilizations, such as the Romans, the Greeks, the Egyptians and the Moors come from this area. They have had a huge influence on the architecture, art and culture of Europe and the wider world. The Roman Empire originated in Rome. The Greeks came from Greece, the Moors from Maghreb and the Egyptians from Egypt.

Here are some remains from the Romans, the Greeks, the Moors and the Egyptians

 * Greek remains in Athens: The Parthenon

|| Roman remains in Carthague (Tunisia): The Amphitheatre

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 * Islamic remains : The Alhambra Palace in Granada (Spain)

|| Egyptian pyramids in Giza (Egypt) ||

Inventions and great contributions by the Romans, the Greeks, the Moors and the Egyptians
Did you know that the Egyptians invented the black ink, the paper, the 365 day calendar, the pyramids or the usage of herbs in medicine? Did you know that the Romans built great aqueducts and famous roads such as Via Augusta? Did you know they had gladiators? Did you know that the Greeks invented the Olympic games and stablished the roots for democracy? Did you know that the Moors were great Astronomers, Mathematicians and very good at medicine?

Let's learn about these fascinating civilizations and prepare a presentation
In groups of four or five, choose one contribution or invention of your interest by one of the four civilisations. Follow the links and search for essential information. Search for photos or videos that can illustrate the contribution you have chosen. Create a presentation using Glogster or Popplet. Embed your presentations into a new wiki page.

Here are the links where you will find the information you need and games so that you can learn more and have fun:

Inventions by the Egyptians The Mummy maker. Play this interactive game and learn how to make a mummy The Pyramid builder. Play and build a pyramid as the Egyptians did Ancient Egypt: The magic lesson. Play and know more things about the Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt for kids. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Explore real mummies.

Inventions by the Greeks BBC Primary history: the ancient Greeks Ancient Greece for kids. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Learn to design a Greek Pot Site Map for Greece

Inventions by the Romans Roman games and fun BBC Primary history: the Romans Roman Empire for kids. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Dress the Roman soldier.

Contributions by the Moors
1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in our World

**1001 Inventions and The Library of Secrets. Watch this interesting film**
Muslim inventions
 * Primary School Activity Sheet 1001 Inventions The Muslim Heritage**