Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Taiwan
Provides an overview of the culture of Taiwan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Taiwan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Taiwan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Ology: The Butterfly Kingdom
Learn about Taiwan's amazing wealth of butterflies, many of which can be found nowhere else in the world. See how butterflies have influenced Taiwanese culture, how some people have made a business from butterflies, and about efforts...
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: We Are Determined to Liberate Taiwan!
From the International Institute of Social History this is "We are determined to liberate Taiwan!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the Red Eagle Corps of the Air force stationed in Nanjing, 1970.
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National Taiwan Univ: Chapter 5: Modern Theories of Social Stratification [Pdf]
Chapter 5 of a sociology textbook. It looks at the history of social stratification perspectives in American sociology; the functional theories of Davis and Moore, and of Talcott Parsons; the concept of occupational prestige; the...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Taiwan O Logy Card
Flip this interactive card to start learning about the island of Taiwan. Answer multiple-choice and fact-or-fiction questions and review some fast facts about this small country that is sometimes called Formosa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Taiwan: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the territory of Taiwan in East Asia.
BBC
Bbc: Taiwan Flashpoint
A comprehensive site that examines the relationship between China and Taiwan with summary looks at the history of their conflict, the current status of the relationship, China's official stance, and the U.S. role in the continuing...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Broad Tailed Swallowtail O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the Broad-tailed Swallowtail, the national butterfly of Taiwan.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Taiwan
This site explores the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Taiwan.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chiang Kai Shek
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a detailed look at the life of Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975), who served as President of the Republic of China in Taiwan.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History:the Cold War Continues
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Republican China: Iii
This site from the University of Maryland is an excerpt about the Chinese Civil War from a larger site on Chinese history.
Curated OER
Map of Taiwan
BBC News features a general overview of the East Asian country of Taiwan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Taiwan
Learn about religion in Taiwan, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Taipei Economic & Cultural Office: Art of Chinese Dance
This site from the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Houston has wonderful information on the Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan such as the art of Chinese Dance. The information is somewhat in-depth and is very interesting as...
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Nixon's China Visit and "Sino u.s. Joint Communique"
The Chinese Government's official diplomatic history of the visit of President Nixon to China.
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Mandarin Daily News for Kids
The Mandarin Daily News is a well-established children's newspaper published in Taiwan for elementary and middle level students and their teachers and parents. The site includes world and local news stories, as well as news on topics of...
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University of Texas: The February 28th Holocaust
An account, with links to primary documents, of the rebellion by citizens of Formosa against the troops of Chiang Kai-shek in 1947.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Taiwanese Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Taiwanese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)