Internet Links

Following are links to Internet resources that can be used to support instruction of the Math World feature for this chapter.

IRAN: Country of The Nobles
This is a rich source of information about Iran and its culture and history. This site was created by Behrouz H. Far of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary, Canada.
http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far/hobbies/iran/farsi.html

Cyrus the Great
This Web site provides information about ancient Persia and the reign of Cyrus the Great, the first emperor of Persia. Click on the Achaemenide achievements hyperlink for a map and more information about the Persian Royal Road.
http://www.oznet.net/cyrus/cyrus_g.htm#top

Pony Express Home Station
This well-organized site includes information, pictures and Internet links about the relay horse-and-rider mail system that dramatically increased the speed of communication in 1860s America.
http://www.xphomestation.com