The complex and powerful states, dynasties, and civilizations that emerged in East Asia were strongly influenced by the environments in which they prospered. This article discusses the geographic features of China, Korea, and Japan.

This teacher resource is devoted to teaching about the geographic history of East Asia. Includes standards information and links to related lesson plans. Also features a downloadable world map (PDF, requires Adobe Reader).

Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.

Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.

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...

Use this resource to find out about East Timor, the first new country of the 21st century. You can read about its history and its struggles to become and remain independent. From BBC News. There are links to recent news, videos, and a...

Overview outlining the Cold War conflict spread as Communist government's took over in China, Korea and the Middle East.

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...

BBC News provides a general overview of the landlocked East Asian country of Mongolia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.

BBC News features a general overview of the East Asian country of Taiwan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.

This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.

Article on the Japanese mythological explanations of the history of geologic events in Japan.

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.

This site contains information about the history of the Samurai sword, different terms that relate to it, and its importance. Spelling errors exist, presumably because of translation.

A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.

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...

Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.

Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Iraq. Includes a map of this Asian country that pinpoints its location in the Middle East.

Features a travel guide and country profile of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.

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."...

Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.

BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Cambodia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.