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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jivaro

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Peruvians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Peruvians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Other

Native American Indian Cultures

For Students 3rd - 8th
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Peru an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the colorful and fascinating culture, people, and history of Peru. Learn about the attractions in the country and view pictures.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Peru Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Peru. Click here to learn all about Peru.
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Other

Culture Focus: Peru: Macchu Picchu

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site from Culture Focus is short on text, it does provide colorful pictures of ancient temples and descendants of the Incas.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Peru

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Peru, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Stanford University

Beyond the Bubble: Inca Fortification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Assessment in which students examine a significant photo taken in Cuzco, Peru, in 1907, and answer the questions provided.
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Other

Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Incan Life and Society: The Artisans

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a description of what kinds of artisans there were in Incan society in Peru, and their importance.
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Emory University

Postcolonial Studies at Emory: Isabel Allende

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Allende along with a brief discussion of Allende as a feminist. Also includes an analysis of "The House of the Spirits."