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Other

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Lecture Notes: Ancient India and China

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy illustrated notes, to accompany a university-level course, on the rise and spread of civilization in India and China.
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PPT
Other

Harappa: Mohenjo Daro

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethnographic site explores famous Mohenjo-daro through 103 indexed slides, some never published before, and an illustrated essay.
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Website
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Fundamentals of Buddhism: Pre Buddhist Background

For Students 9th - 10th
A site detailing Buddha and the fundamentals of Buddhism. Provides a brief history of India in relation to the growth of the spiritual movement.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Indus Valley Civilisation

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Wikipedia site you can read about chronology, geography and history of the Harappan civilisation in the Indus River Basin.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Southern Asia nation of India including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Indus Valley Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Indus Valley Mysteries" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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PPT
Other

Ken Farshtey: Change From River Valleys to Classic Civilizations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation provides an in-depth look at the Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean world's development from river valleys into classic civilizations. Early river valleys and classic civilizations are described on a broad spectrum...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Hinduism is more than a religion. It is a culture, a way of life, and a code of behavior. This short article discusses the origins of Hinduism.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: India and Southern Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
On his website, a history professor provides a brief timeline of the history of India and Southeast Asia. Key words in each entry are highlighted as links for additional specific information and pictures. Link takes you to the index...