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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Importance of Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the life and career of famous boxer Muhammad Ali while exploring his role in the civil rights movement. Also, discover his views on religion and politics and his legacy for being a positive...
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Read Works: The Importance of Muhammad Ali [Abridged]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Abridged from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, this passage provides biographical information about the famous boxer and Civil Rights advocate, Muhammad Ali....
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History of Medieval Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This page presents detailed information about the history of Islam during the Medieval Period. Includes discussion of the Ottoman Empire and various reigning families.
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United Nations

Unesco: Ancient City of Bosra

For Students 9th - 10th
The ancient city of Bosra, a World Heritage site, is located in Syria. It was the capital of Arabia under the Romans, and sits along the route to Mecca taken by ancient travelers. It has monuments from the Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine and...
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Digital History

Digital History: Black Nationalism and Black Power

For Students 9th - 10th
There were two methods of protesting discrimination of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement: follow Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X. Find out about the Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism, and Black Power.
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Other

Law Research: Pakistan Law and Government Pakistani Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Pakistan's history from the dawn of Islam to the Pakistan movement.
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PBS

Pbs: Islamic Culture: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of Islamic culture, art and architecture taken from the PBS show on Islam "Islam: Empire of Faith".
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British Library

British Library: Expressions of Faith: Islamic Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of seven Islamic manuscripts from various time periods with illustrations and written commentary.