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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
A page giving the history of the immigrants of Asia to Canada. Learn about their culture, economy, society, and religion on this site.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Arabs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arab world is usually considered to be comprised of the following nineteen countries: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Chad, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi...
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Curated OER

Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 5 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of the culture of India in the 1700s.
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University of Wisconsin

Madison Children's Museum: Field Guide to Hmong Culture [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This ethnographic guide covers almost every aspect of Hmong culture- history, daily life, traditional crafts and art, language, games, and religion. Each section wraps with "questions for study." The Hmong are a people indigenous to...
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Northern Illinois University

The Philippines: Module for K 12 Teachers and Learners

For Students 9th - 10th
This module on the Philippines is a great "All-in-one" site for a teacher or class studying the Philippines. Covers everything from history and culture to games, festivals, creation myths, and folk beliefs.
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Curated OER

Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 7 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
This short 5-question quiz tests your comprehension of Southeast Asian culture.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Liu Chunhua, Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan

For Students 9th - 10th
As a prominent icon in the Cultural Revolution, "Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan" celebrated the grassroots nature of revolutionary history and cultivated devotion to Mao during a tumultuous time. This painting is a brilliant example of...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cambodia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to Cambodia that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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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: 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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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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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Laos

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief history of Laos, including a discussion of the People's Democratic Republic established in 1975. Pictures and a map included, as well as information on culture and demographics.
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Northern Illinois University

Myths From Different Regions of the Philippines

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Where did the first monkey come from? Why is the sky so high? Learn how cultures from the Philippines explain these and other world mysteries. The "Origin of Rice" story is in both English and Tagalog.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the prosperous south-east Asian country of Singapore. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Malaysia

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Throughout Malaysia you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches." Use this site to...
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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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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: 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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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Indonesia: Battle for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Timor Leste

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a travel guide and country profile of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)

For Students 9th - 10th
The elite men and women of the Han dynasty enjoyed an opulent lifestyle that could stretch into the afterlife. Today, the well-furnished tombs of the elite give us a glimpse of the luxurious goods they treasured and enjoyed. Take a look...
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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...