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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews, Arabic Speaking Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
Throughout their history, the vast majority of Jews have lived in large cities and market towns. They lived in neighborhoods that were largely Jewish, but in most cities they had neighbors who adhered to other religions. Preference was...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Turks

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethnically, the Turks are a cultural group united by a common language, but the term "Turk" has no clearly defined racial significance; it can be properly applied to those communities historically and linguistically connected to the...
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CNN

Cnn: Somalia Cease Fire Deal Reached

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the cease-fire that was signed between the two groups that are fighting for control of Somalia. Presents the history of the conflict from 1991 to the present. (June, 2006)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Kurdistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Kurdish Jews, a largely rural people, have lived in the mountains and plains of Kurdistan since time immemorial. They have been geographically isolated throughout much of their history and are thought to have retained some old Jewish...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Exploring Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief, yet informative page in which you will find an overview of Mali, its location, geography and climate, history and people.