Utah Education Network
Uen: Ancient Civilizations and the Modern World
Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sacred Space & Symbolic Form at Lakshmana Temple Khajuraho (India)
The Lakshmana temple was the first of several temples built by the Chandella kings in their newly-created capital of Khajuraho. View some of the sculpted friezes contained within this temple.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)
The art of medieval India, like the art of medieval Europe, was primarily in the service of religion. The supple and expressive quality of the dancing Shiva is one of the touchstones of South Asian, and indeed, world sculpture. View...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bichitr, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings
This miniature painting, "Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings", depicts the ruler Jahangir of the Mughal Dynasty among other important leaders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beliefs of Hinduism
Read a quick description of the most common Hindu beliefs and view a picture of a sandstone statue of Harihara.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: India: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for India located in Southern Asia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Sri Lanka: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Sri Lanka in South Asia.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Stupa
Can a mound of dirt represent the Buddha, the path to Enlightenment, a mountain and the universe all at the same time? It can if it is a stupa. The stupa ("stupa" is Sanskrit for heap) is an important form of Buddhist architecture. View...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is exceptional for its monumental scale, stunning gardens, lavish ornamentation, and its overt use of white marble. View pictures and read the history behind the Taj Mahal.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 5 Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of the culture of India in the 1700s.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life & Debt
The daily struggle of an Indian woman left widowed by her husband's suicide is the focus of this Wide Angle video.
CNN
Cnn: Sonia Gandhi Is Pm in Waiting
Friday, May 14, 2004 story of Sonia Gandhi's bid for Indian prime minister.
CNN
Cnn: India Looks for New Prime Minister
May 19, 2004 article about turmoil after Sonia Gandhi withdrew her name from the election for Prime Minister of India.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: The Geography of South Asia Quiz
This 9-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and examines your understanding of the geography of South Asia.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: The British Raj Quiz
Ten multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and provides review of Indian history and the British goverment.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: The Road to Independence on the Subcontinent Quiz
Nine multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of the Indian independence movement.
BBC
Bbc: Sonia Gandhi
This March 1998 BBC archive article discusses Sonia Gandhi's rise in Indian politics. As the Italian-born widow of the assassinated Rajiv Gandhi, the son of the late Indira Gandhi who was also assassinated, she became the reluctant...
BBC
Bbc: Tension Mounts in India's Religious Conflict
This article describes the tension between Hindus and Christians in India. The Hindus argue that they are facing a conspiracy and a takeover by the Christian faith.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: India
What on earth would you do if you traveled to India? This site explores geographical information about India and fun things for kids to visit.
Other
India Parenting: Rhymes & Songs
From one of India's most popular parenting sites, a collection of rhymes and songs from various regions of India. Includes rhymes in Hindi, Gujurati, Marathi, Bengali and Kannada. No English translation (this could be a good exercise for...
Other
University of Cincinnati: Sikh Rebels in Punjab
This is a source of information specifically about the Sikh Separatist movement in Punjab.
Other
Odissi.com/bhubaneswar
Provides an overview of Bhubaneswar and the notable number of shrines and temples that can be found there.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: India
This site discusses the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of India.
EL Education
El Education: One Weave at a Time
Students create an instructional guide to weaving that includes different types of weaving, different types and parts of looms, patterns, and digital photographs of students weaving a bag.