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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Food

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids provides an overview of the ancient foods and spices that were typical in the diets of ancient India.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Literature

For Students 3rd - 7th
History for Kids teaches us about the literature of ancient India, including the stories of Buddha, epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as examples of pictographs.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Art

For Students 2nd - 6th
Reference material on the art of ancient India talks about the mysteries and religious symbolism embedded in the art and architecture of ancient river valley civilization.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Crossroads of the Ancient World

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of Afghanistan's geographical position -- on the edge of central Asia with India and China beyond to the east, and Iran, the Middle East and the numerous cultures of the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe to the west -- it was...
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient India Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
With the help of an online glossary students can take a trip through ancient using maps, or take a virtual pilgrimage. One can also learn about about Indra and the cloud-cattle.
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United Nations

Unesco: Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Moenjodaro in the Indus Valley. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, and information about funding assistance for its preservation.
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Ancient and Medieval Mathematics in India

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes India's contribution to mathematics.
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Other

Archaeological Survey of India: World Heritage Sites: Elephanta Caves

For Students 9th - 10th
Official archaeological site, under the Ministry of Culture of India, provides a narrative, photos, as well as a Walkthrough which is a panoramic view of the main cave, and a video of the Elephanta Caves.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion

For Students 2nd - 7th
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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BBC

Bbc: The Story of India: Pakistan and North India

For Students 5th - 8th
Visit the ancient sites of India through this interactive site. Click on an image and read the backgrounds and view pictures of the places that shaped the history of Pakistan and India. Included are the Taj Mahal, Khyber Pass, the Golden...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Ancient Origins of Diwali, India's Biggest Holiday

For Students 9th - 10th
Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali -- a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 4. In India, the five-day...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Anupam Mishra: The Ancient Ingenuity of Water Harvesting

For Students 9th - 10th
Video lesson shares information about water harvesting structures used in India today. Anupam Mishra talks about the superiority of these structures built by the people of India's Golden Desert centuries ago compared to modern water...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Ancient Civilizations and the Modern World

For Teachers 6th
Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.
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Other

Harappa: Gola Dhoro

For Students 9th - 10th
Well done site presents information on an archaeological dig near the village of Bagasra in the Indus Valley. Discover the mysteries they have uncovered through narrative and slides of the dig and the artifacts.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Ramayana

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the Ramayana, one of two great epic poems of ancient India.
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Other

Nzhksn: The History & Traditional Source of the Vedas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief summary of the history of the Vedas, including a discussion of the various ideas of their origin. Site is from the New Zealand Hare Krishna Spiritual Network.
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Sanskrit

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language. Identifies the origins of the language and how it spread throughout the area. Identifies two ancient...
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient India: The Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
Richly illustrated life of the Buddha, told in a click-through storybook format with an embedded glossary. Includes an interactive tour of the stupa of Amaravati, an early Buddhist shrine, and a matching game designed to instruct players...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Burial

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a timeline and explanation of ancient burial rituals in Egypt, Greece, India, Rome, China, Scotland, and Ireland.
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Harappa: Mohenjo Daro

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethnographic site explores famous Mohenjo-daro through 103 indexed slides, some never published before, and an illustrated essay.
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India4u: Indian History: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from India4u, devoted to the history of modern and ancient India, provides a page about British Rule in India. There is a short passage about The Revolt of 1857 and the effects that it had.
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Archaeological Survey of India: Bhirrana, a Harappan Town

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and a photo gallery of excavations done at Bhirrana, a Harappan town.

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