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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Vietnam

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Cambodia

For Students 9th - 10th
Cambodia contains within its modern borders innumerable archeological sites documenting more than 6,000 years of human habitation. Many of these sites, especially prehistoric cemeteries, remain undiscovered or improperly documented and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Vietnam

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the south-east Asian nation of Vietnam, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Thailand. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to Singapore, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the city-state's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.
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Other

Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from freeindia.org contains an explanation and analysis of the Bangladesh Independence in 1971. Has pictures, audio, and lots and lots of information.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Laos

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Asian nation of Laos, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Malaysia

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of Malaysia. Content includes background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Myanmar: Burma

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of Myanmar, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
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Princeton University

Princeton University Art Museum: Asian Art Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive history and explanation of the cultural influences on Asian art. A map allows viewers to focus on a region. Access images of artwork in the museum's collection.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 in the Pacific (Japan) for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of World War II in the Pacific. Japan attacks China and Southeast Asia including the US at Pearl Harbor.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Laos

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the geography and history of Laos on this site.
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Other

Portland State University: The Borobudur Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a wealth of details concerning the Temple of Borobudur, including its history, architectural design, and religious and cultural symbolism.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Taj Mahal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Taj Mahal is exceptional for its monumental scale, stunning gardens, lavish ornamentation, and its overt use of white marble. View pictures and read the history behind the Taj Mahal.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Gold and Jade Crown, Silla Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
All that glitters was gold in ancient Korea. The Silla Kingdom was described as a country of gold based on their crowns adorned with gold and jade. View pictures and read about the importance of gold in politics and religion in the Silla...
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Orpheus Books

Q Files: Cambodia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful maps, photos and illustrations complement the history and geography of Cambodia in this encyclopedia entry.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bichitr, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings

For Students 9th - 10th
This miniature painting, "Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings", depicts the ruler Jahangir of the Mughal Dynasty among other important leaders.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Borobudur

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of path is an important concept in Buddhism, and is essential in understanding the meaning and purpose of one of the most remarkable and impressive monuments in the world: Borobudur. View pictures and read the history behind...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hokusai, Under the Wave Off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)

For Students 9th - 10th
Katsushika Hokusai's "Under the Wave off Kanagawa", also called "The Great Wave" has become one of the most famous works of art in the world-and debatably the most iconic work of Japanese art. View the picture and read the history behind...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neo Confucianism & Fan Kuan, Travelers by Streams and Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
We know very little about the great artist Fan Kuan, yet he painted the most majestic landscape painting of the early Song period - "Everything about Travelers by Streams and Mountains". Read about why this is an outstanding example of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sacred Space & Symbolic Form at Lakshmana Temple Khajuraho (India)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lakshmana temple was the first of several temples built by the Chandella kings in their newly-created capital of Khajuraho. View some of the sculpted friezes contained within this temple.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Forbidden City

For Students 9th - 10th
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Stupa

For Students 9th - 10th
Can a mound of dirt represent the Buddha, the path to Enlightenment, a mountain and the universe all at the same time? It can if it is a stupa. The stupa ("stupa" is Sanskrit for heap) is an important form of Buddhist architecture. View...