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PBS

Pbs: Global Connections, the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
View a timeline of Middle Eastern history, explore events through themes, and make connections through the use of big-picture questions such as "What's the appeal of religious militancy?"
Website
Middle East Policy Council

Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
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Other

Personal Site: What Is Zoroastrianism?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the religion is provided along with information about the current status, religious beliefs, texts and more.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Global Connections: Middle East: What Is Religious Militancy?

For Students 9th - 10th
Short article discusses the role of religious extremism and its relationship to terrorist activities. Background information on the Arab-Israeli conflict is also provided.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bedu

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bedu, known as the Bedouin to Westerners, people of the Middle East. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Druze

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Druze people from the Middle East. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Byzantium

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, view an excellent online exhibit of artwork created during the Middle Byzantine period from 843 to 1261. Religious influences during this time were the inspiration for art, and this exhibit provides a...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Afghan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Afghan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Chaldean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chaldean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)