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Founding Documents of the Peace Corps
Students examine United States foreign policy in the period immediately following World War II through the activities of the Peace Corps.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
Other
Guide to Thailand: History of Thailand & Southeast Asia
A summary on the history of Southeast Asia. Click on the topics in the left side navigation bar to go to other chapters in the history.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of Asia
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the continent and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
Other
Osaka Museum of Natural History
This site provides information on this natural history museum in Japan. Many links to more information are on this site. Japanese text also available to download.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: European History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Japan: a.d. 500 1000
Interactive timeline allows visitors to view representative works of Japanese art in a segmented chronology that extends from AD 500 to 1000. Includes examples from different periods in Japanese history and from all geographical regions....
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient and Early Medieval South Asia
Learn about the art of ancient and aarly medieval South Asia in this historical overview and image gallery of Asian art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: East Asia
The complex and powerful states, dynasties, and civilizations that emerged in East Asia were strongly influenced by the environments in which they prospered. This article discusses the geographic features of China, Korea, and Japan.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Command: By Sea, Air, and Land
From the Department of the Navy, this site provides a detailed description of naval activities and strategy during the war in Southeast Asia. Great maps and pictures too.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The Art of Asia: Architecture
View the architecture and understand the history and importance of a reception hall, scholar's library and study, audience hall, and a teahouse.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultuers: Ancient China
Learn about the art of the ancient Chinese in this historical overview and image gallery of Chinese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South Asia
Learn about the different cultures that make up South Asia. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Southeast Asia
Learn about the different cultures that make up Southeast Asia. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: An Agrarian History of South Asia
A lengthy essay that fully describes agrarian history in South Asia, along with political connections.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Asia Minor
Illustrated encyclopedia describes the geographic region in the south-western part of Asia known as Asia Minor. Includes timeline of historical facts and images.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Asia
Read about the history and geography of Asia while also learning about its demographics.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Asia for Educators: Timeline of Chinese Inventions
This printable timeline details the ancient inventions that dramatically changed Chinese society and the world. Topics include early books, printing techniques, tea, silk, gunpowder, playing cards and paper.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap World History: Post Classical World: Asia and the World
AP World History Course learning module on Asia in the Post Classical World. Comprehensive learning materials.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Asia for Educators: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
This teacher resource is devoted to teaching about the geographic history of East Asia. Includes standards information and links to related lesson plans. Also features a downloadable world map (PDF, requires Adobe Reader).
Flow of History
Flow of History: Decolonization of Se Asia After Ww Ii
The changes in status of the nations of SE Asia following World War II is the focus. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
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