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Modern World History: The Suez Canal and the British Conquest of Egypt
The building of the Suez Canal was an engineering feat that allowed for quicker travel from Europe to Asia making Egypt a prime target for colonization. Study the history of the Suez Canal and how its construction led to British control...
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University of Connecticut: Asian History: Emperor Jimmu's Conquest of the East
Website on Asian history features information on the Emperor Jimmu and the conquest of the East.
Digital History
Digital History: World War Ii and Japanese American Relocation [Pdf]
This lesson plan is from a unit that covers the period from the Second World War up to the Cold War. It looks at Japanese aggression in China and Indochina prior to and during World War II, the quandary in the United States of whether or...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Tiger Conservation in the Wild in Asia
This article covers a series of topics related to tiger conservation including history, Save the Tiger Fund, a new vision, the human dimension, symbols of recovery, the challenge, and more.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Buddhism
Reference page examines the Asian spiritual tradition of Buddhism starting with its origin through its expansion across Southern, Central, and East Asia. Includes key concepts, a timeline, and links to related content.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Reactions to a Troubled World
Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: South / Southeast Asia Guide
A university site from the University of Wisconsin with numerous hyperlinks to issues and information on South and Southeast Asia.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Geography of Asia
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of Asia on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle: Geography of Oceania and Southeast Asia
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of Oceania and Southeast Asia. Learn about geography and have fun at the same time.
Columbia University
Asia for Educators: Medieval Japan Multimedia Unit
This unit from the extensive Asia for Educator's site provides audio, video and lecture materials from well-credentialed Asian studies professors to explore Japan's medieval period, from 1000-1500 A.D. Topics include the Samurai,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Economic Imperialism in East Asia
As America's economic prowess grew, it was able to harness this power to expand its imperialistic arm into China. This mutually beneficial relationship lasted until after World War II when China became a communist country.
OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Laos
Welcome to Laos! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Cambodia: Beauty and Darkness
Site about Cambodia is run by volunteers in the memory of those killed during the Khmer Rouge period. Oral histories, a five-part article about Cambodia's history, sets of photos, facts about traveling and statistical information make...
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Story of Pakistan
Award-winning interactive encyclopedia on the history of Pakistan -- now one of the largest sources of information on the subject. Find a time period, browse the timeline, select from a list of historical figures, or search for your...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: India
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Lebanon
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)
Northern Illinois University
The Philippines: Module for K 12 Teachers and Learners
This module on the Philippines is a great "All-in-one" site for a teacher or class studying the Philippines. Covers everything from history and culture to games, festivals, creation myths, and folk beliefs.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The u.s. Army in Vietnam
This site gives an in-depth look at the U.S. Army action during the Vietnam War. To find more information about Diem's overthrow, look under the section labeled 635.
New York Times
New York Times: South Korea News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of the history of South Korea in addition to links to news articles concerning the country that date back to 1980.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Philippines
The Library of Congress offers a detailed history of the Philippines along with background on such areas as economics, populations, vital statistics, and the like.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates
This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...
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Asia Education Foundation: For Students
This website from Curriculum Corporation provides a link to a virtual tour of Korea. Also, learn some Korean words and numbers, among other activities.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Asia for Educations: Recording the Grandeur of the Qing
Regular inspections of the Chinese empire were once recorded onto scrolls. Several of the scrolls are available to view on this site and include interactive activities.
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