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Muslim-Hindu Conflict in India

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Muslim-Hindu conflict in India. In this religion and ethics lesson, students collaborate to research the history of the Muslim-Hindu conflict in India. Students examine primary and secondary sources and...
Worksheet
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India History: The Big Picture

For Students 7th - 11th
In this India history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 18 short answer questions regarding the topic.
Lesson Plan
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India History: The Big Picture

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this India history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India from about 1500 to the present.
Worksheet
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The History of India

For Students 6th - 7th
In this social studies worksheet, students arrange 9 different events, about the history of India, into the correct order. The events range from 3000 BC to today.
Worksheet
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The History of India

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Indian history worksheet, students read over 9 events from Indian history, which include dates, and then put the events in chronological order.
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Curriculum Project

Gandhi

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Introduce class members to Gandhi's non-violent, non-cooperative ideas with Richard Attenborough's 1982 bio-epic. The film traces the experiences that gave shape to Gandhi's ideas and the actions that eventually lead to the end of...
Worksheet
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Indian Music

For Students 5th - 6th
In this music worksheet, students discover facts about India's musical history and culture. Students read informative paragraphs and answer 7 questions about India's history and music.
PPT
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Imperialism Old and New

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If your really want your history class to know everything about old and new imperialism, look no further. This 58-slide presentation depicts, describes, and explains everything from 19th Century expansion and the Congress of Berlin to...
Lesson Plan
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Gandhi Speech Writing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore non-violent protest in this social values and world history lesson. After viewing the movie Gandhi, and discussing important events in Gandhi's life, young orators write a speech defending Gandhi's position on the value of...
Worksheet
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Indian Music

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Indian music worksheet, students read an article, bullet points, and a graphic organizer pertaining to Indian music and respond to 7 short answer questions and complete 1 extension activity.
Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
eBook
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
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."...
Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics of the Mughal Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the Mughal Empire of India (1526-1857) and traces its origins, names its rulers, and provides historical illustrations and a map.
Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: About India

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.