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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.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Daily Life in Ancient India

For Students 2nd - 7th
History overview of what daily life in Ancient India was like. The author talks about the clothing, children's games and some of the history of India beginning with the Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations.
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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.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Indian Environment

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids article on the geographic details of India, discusses the flora and fauna as well as the climate. Includes links to teacher resources.
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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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Interfaith Dialog Center: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to Hinduism, which provides a brief look at the religion's ancient beginnings, its sacred texts, beliefs and practices, sects, and holy days. Includes a simple explanation of how the monotheistic principle of Hinduism...
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Harappa: A Walk Through Mohenjo Daro

For Students 3rd - 8th
Wonderful, large pictures of that mysterious ancient city, Mohenjo-daro.
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Silk Road Foundation: Travels of Fa Hsien Buddhist Pilgrim of Fifth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of China's famous early explorer and pilgrim who walked from central China to India and returned by sea to his homeland.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Indus Valley

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site offers students an online glossary, as well as a game of matching pieces of pottery, spending the day with the maker's son, and exploring the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
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HyperHistory Online

Map Showing Kushan Empire and Silk Road

For Students 9th - 10th
The map shows Kushan, the Silk Road, and Bactria between 100-200 CE.
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Kushan Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated site presents an essay on the culture and history of of the Kushan Empire of Ancient India.

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