Introduction to Southeast Asia - Indonesia

This map from the United Nations shows the countries of Southeast Asia. Major rivers are labeled, as are cities.

Students are introduced to the concept of globalization. In groups, they read primary source documents to view sweatshops from different points of view. They write a paper about the impact of globalization on the garment industry and...

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.

This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...

This timeline traces the struggle for Indonesian independence from the Netherlands following World War II.

This video program featuring two case studies about Southeast Asia entitled Indonesia: Tourist Invasion and Multicultural Malaysia. The first study explores tourism and the economy within Bali, and the second study investigates the...

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Indonesia, 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.

This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.

This timeline from BBC News offers a chronology of important events in Indonesia/'s history. You can listen to some of these events and watch videos of others.

Students examine the significance of the 8/30/99 vote in East Timor, which determined the territory's independence from Indonesian rule, by analyzing an NYT article to explain actions/reactions.