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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bagirmi Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "Bagirmi" refers to a multi-ethnic society organized as an archaic state. Major populations in the Bagirmi region were the Barma, who formed and dominated the state; Arabs, who were its most numerous inhabitants; and the Fulani,...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Minority Communities of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the diverse populations of Arabs or Arab-speaking groups residing in Israel.
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One World Magazine: Deserts

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the sands of the Arab world and the Sahara by reading personal accounts and histories about the people, religion, and culture of the region.
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Islam101: The Holy Quran:the Final Revealed Text From God

For Students 9th - 10th
A lot of information about the Holy Quran, "the Divine Book revealed to Muhammad who was a prophet of God." Includes several sections about the Quran including, "Way to Quran," "Preservation of Quran," "Arabic Letters," and "Books on...
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Molla Nasreddin Comic Sage of the Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Nasreddin is a famous character (and perhaps real person) in Arabic folktales -- he's wise, and funny; sometimes the sage and sometimes the trickster. This page, part of larger site on Azerbaijan, provides a nice sampling of Nasreddin...
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Learning for Justice: September 11th and After

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This growing selection of teaching resources addresses the issues being raised following the September 11, 2001 attack. Content explores everything from the attack itself to related aftereffects, such as racial profiling and bias against...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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British Library

British Library: A Magnificent Koran (Qur'an)

For Students 9th - 10th
Page through an amazing work of Islamic calligraphy, a 14th-century Koran. Includes audio recitations of the verses in Arabic and commentaries for each page in English that you can listen to or read.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yemenis

For Students 9th - 10th
The Yemenis are a Muslim and Arabic-speaking people who are mainly Arabs, although a small percentage of the population has African and Asian ancestry. Yemeni values have traditionally relied on a hierarchical, tribally organized, and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Yemen

For Students 9th - 10th
Jews have lived in Yemen, a large and rugged country in the southwest part of the Arabian Peninsula, for at least 1,500 years. They identify themselves and are identified by others, as part of the widespread Jewish people. They...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Introduction to the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "Middle East" is generally recognized today to refer to a region that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to Afghanistan in the east. It encompasses the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Israel,...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Intelligence in 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the Israeli advantages over their Arab enemy--advantages which laid the groundwork for victory over the Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria in the war of 1967.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Islamic Manuscripts From Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress site features 32 Islamic manuscripts in Arabic from Timbukti, Mali, and West Africa.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Muammar Gaddafi

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi discusses his rise to power, his regime of Islamic socialism and support of pan-Arabism and the PLO, his relations with other countries, the Libyan Civil War, his capture and execution, and...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boys' Revolt by James Otis

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Boys' Revolt by James Otis (c1894), a novel of the Street Arabs of New York.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Civil Liberties and the War on Terrorism

For Students 9th - 10th
This August of 2002 report discusses post-September 11 treatment of Arab and Muslim people residing in the U.S.
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Mother Jones: The Dissident: An Interview With Natan Sharansky

For Students 9th - 10th
Known for his advancement of democracy and human rights, Natan Sharansky, a Ukranian-born Jew and later Prime Minister of Israel, speaks here regarding Arab dissidents, Israel's human rights record, and the prospects for a democratic...
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BBC

Bbc: Jordan's Refugees Long for Return

For Students 9th - 10th
This insightful BBC news piece on the hopes and conditions of Palestinian refugees living in Jordan is part of a series of reports looking back at the 1967 Arab- Israeli War. (9 June 2007)
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Arab nation of Oman, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Emirians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Emirians in the United Arab Emirates. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Al Rayah

For Students 9th - 10th
Al-Rayah is a daily Qatar newspaper covering the latest news, issues and events in the country. Written in Arabic.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the Arab country of Oman. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet sources....
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: General Assembly Resolution 181

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the United Nations resolution to partition Palestine, making an Arab state, a Jewish state, and an international Jerusalem.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Map: Uae: Economic Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
See the economic activity of United Arab Emirates placed on a map. From a 1993 CIA map in the Perry Castaneda Collection.

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