McGraw Hill
Glencoe World History: E. Asia Under Challenge 1800 1914
A summary of the key events of East Asia from 1800-1914 discusses the decline and eventual takeover of the Qing Dynasty, civil war uproar in China, and the Meiji Restoration.
Other
Modern World History: New Imperialism in China
Fueled by industrialization, European countries began empire building in the late 1800's. How did this affect China who was never formally colonized? Read this short introduction to imperialism in the late 1800's to see the consequences...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: India and Southern Asia
On his website, a history professor provides a brief timeline of the history of India and Southeast Asia. Key words in each entry are highlighted as links for additional specific information and pictures. Link takes you to the index...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Trade Routes Between Europe & Asia During Antiquity
Long-distance trade played a major role in the cultural, religious, and artistic exchanges that took place between the major centers of civilization in Europe and Asia during antiquity. Some of these trade routes had been in use for...
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Ask Asia: Origami Lesson Making a Paper Rabbit
Follow these simple directions and pictures to make your own origami rabbit. Includes a little bit about the history of origami.
Other
Asia Tours: History: The British Colonial Period
This article, provided for by AsiaTour, gives a very detailed discussion of the history of Burma.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Ancient Greek Colonization
Short excerpt from a history book summarizes the achievements of colonization in ancient Greece.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: An Historical Timeline of Afghanistan
This outstanding site discusses the history of Afghanistan. Included in the site are a series of time lines from 1921 to the present.
BBC
Bbc: News: Timeline: Indonesia
This timeline from BBC News offers a chronology of important events in Indonesia/'s history. You can listen to some of these events and watch videos of others.
BBC
Bbc: Who Are the Taliban?
Who are the Taliban? A detailed look at the history and political background of this Afghan based Islamic extremist organization. (18 June 2013)
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Cold War in Asia and the Middle East
Overview outlining the Cold War conflict spread as Communist government's took over in China, Korea and the Middle East.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Characteristics and Spatial Distribution of Ecosystems
An understanding of the geography of East Asia - its land, water, people, agriculture, and why we call it "East Asia" - is crucial to understanding the history, civilization, and contemporary events in East Asia and the world. In this...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Indonesia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Indonesia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Cambodia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cambodia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Mongolia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Mongolia in East Asia.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Maldives
Features a travel guide and country profile of Maldives in Southern Asia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Taiwan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Taiwan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: North Korea
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of North Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Korea
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Elon University: Heian and Kamakura Period Facts and Information
This site presents a variety of facts about the Heian and Kamakura periods in Japanese history.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Hong Kong (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hong Kong (China), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
The Economist
The Economist: India's Sikhs Heresy and History
This newspaper article (July 5, 2007) explaining recent events in Punjab which helps to understand the culture in India. Registration is required.
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