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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide to a country profile of the Southern Asian nation of Pakistan featuring background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: The Safavid Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC surveys the history of the Persian Safavid Empire (1501-1722) in what is now modern Iran. Founded by the Sufi Brotherhood, it adopted the Shi'a version of Islam and the cause of the hidden Imam, which still influences the...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the wealthy Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Focus is on history, current problems, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Afghanistan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Afghanistan located in Southern Asia.