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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
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BBC

Bbc: History: British India and the "Great Rebellion"

For Students 9th - 10th
A highly interesting account of the rebellion that occurred in 1857 when Indian troops staged a violent outbreak against their British masters. The author examines the causes, events and results of the mutiny. Archived.
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Other

Lotus sculpture.com: The Chola Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
LotusSculpture.com offers excellent information with hyperlinked terms and a map about the Chola Empire of India.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: India

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of India, 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.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Daily Life in Ancient India

For Students 3rd - 5th
This personal site takes a comprehensive look at daily life in ancient India written at the level of beginning students of history.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: The Portuguese in India: The Early Phase Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
An article regarding this tumultuous period of Indian history.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: India

For Students 1st - 9th
This site discusses the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of India.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Public Interest Litigation

For Students 9th - 10th
Though the Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to all citizens, irrespective of race, gender, religion, and other considerations, and the "directive principles of state policy" as stated in the Constitution obligate the...
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient India

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what the Bhagavad Gita is and how this ancient Hindi book has inspired many within Indian culture and the world at large.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
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Other

Modern World History: A Case Study of British Imperialism in India

For Students 9th - 10th
India was the crown jewel of the largest empire in the history of the world. To understand how India arrived at this point, we need to look at india before colonization, specifically the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire in India. Vivid...
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: Passage From India

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the history of immigration from India and the making of a television documentary on this topic. It follows the life of an immigrant named Bagga Singh, who arrived in 1913, and his descendants. It also describes the...
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: India: Regulating Act, 1773

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1773 the British government took over some responsibility for ruling British India. The "Regulating Act" set up a governor-general and council nominated partly by the East India Company and partly by the government. This site...
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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Living in the British Empire: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Was British rule in India a success or failure? Examine the consequences of British colonization of India in the following article that lays out the history and pros and cons of British rule. Primary source documents include a telegram...
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Other

Hindunet: Myth of Aryan Invasion of India

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Hindunet offers a good explanation of how historical interpretation can alter literary interpretation. RL.9-10.6 cultural World Lit
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British Library

British Library: Trading Places (The East India Company)

For Students 9th - 10th
Well-done site on the East India Company provides the following features: a timeline, the Company story, fact file, people in power, and Bombay, History of a City. An interactive virtual voyage game is also included.
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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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Aaron Shepherd

Savitri, a Tale of Ancient India (Reader's Theater)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India has been adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "Savitri." For ages 9-15, the story's female hero is full of determination, courage, and devotion....
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Other

Ancient Art Podcast

For Students 9th - 10th
Video podcast series about the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world hosted by Lucas Livingston, a director of education at the Art Institute of Chicago. Choose from a large menu of select topics on the art of ancient Egypt,...
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Daily Life in Ancient India

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Lin and Don Donn shares daily life in three major time periods of ancient Indian history. The periods referenced are the Indus Valley Civilization, the Vedic and Epics Periods, and the Age of Empires. This site is designed...
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Other

Leather Puppets of India

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the fascinating world of Gypsy-made leather puppets. This nomadic tribe is always on the move carrying their puppets and musical instruments seeking permission from village leaders to perform for monetary...
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Other

Gotheborg.com: The Swedish East India Company

For Students 9th - 10th
Although lesser known than the Dutch and British East India trading companies, the Swedes were very involved in the trade to Asia. Gotheborg.com provides a history of the company and the goods that it purchased and sold.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Tea Act and Tea Parties

For Students 5th - 8th
Read the text of the Tea Act, passed by the British Parliament primarily as a way to rescue the failing British East India Company. Find out about the colonists' reactions to this tax, and read a first-hand account of the Boston Tea Party.

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