University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Forever Friends: Traveling to Asia
Take a virtual trip to several countries in Asia, guided by knowledgeable young people who will help you understand the culture and special allures of each country. Short videos are included. A map and activities relating to the...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Buddhism
Reference page examines the Asian spiritual tradition of Buddhism starting with its origin through its expansion across Southern, Central, and East Asia. Includes key concepts, a timeline, and links to related content.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 3: Early Civilizations: India and China
Ohio test preparation material with video tutorial, interactive review, and assessment for students preparing for a test on the early civilizations of India and China.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bengalis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bengalis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chakmas
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chakmas who live in Bangladesh and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Nepal
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Kingdom of Nepal in the Himalaya including a background overview and numerous links to an abundance of information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: India
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Southern Asia nation of India including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Other
Indian Child: Population of India
This Indian Child site explores the facts and figures of the population of the country of India. Much information, mostly obtained by the Census of India.
Other
Lotus sculpture.com: The Chola Empire
LotusSculpture.com offers excellent information with hyperlinked terms and a map about the Chola Empire of India.
Read Works
Read Works: The British Empire Mohandas K. Gandhi
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mohandas Gandhi and his work to gain independence for India without violence. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: On the Streets of New Delhi
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about Umesh, a homeless boy living on the streets of New Deli, India. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Legend of Ganga Ji
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides the lHindu egend of Ganga-ji and its connection to the Ganges River (River Ganga) in India. Vocabulary support, a questions sheet, and an additional answer sheet are...
Read Works
Read Works: Legend of Ganga Ji
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this informational text, Dr. Ganesh, a sociologist from the University of Mumbai, shares the Legend of Ganga-Ji and this story's historical significance to the Ganges River region. A question sheet...
Read Works
Read Works: Vanishing Vultures
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the decreasing number of vultures in India and the problems it creates. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Read Works: Water Worries
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the world-wide shortage of clean drinking water and ways to conserve water. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Andhras
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Andhras of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gonds
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gonds of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gujaratis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gujaratis of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Marathas
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Marathas of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Oriya
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Oriya of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Rajputs
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rajputs of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Punjabis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Punjabis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mauryan Empire
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers several paragraphs of information on the Mauryan Empire of India including maps and an example of the art of that period.