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Worksheet
Curated OER

India History: The Big Picture

For Students 7th - 11th
In this India history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 18 short answer questions regarding the topic.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

India History: The Big Picture

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this India history study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India from about 1500 to the present.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...
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Website
University of California

Ucla Manas: India and Its Neighbors

For Students 9th - 10th
An Associate Professor of History at UCLA has compiled a very thorough site on all aspects of India. The main topics consist of culture, diaspora, ancient India to Current Affairs, religions, and Landscapes.
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Website
Oxfam

Oxfam: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An international aid agency to eradicate poverty presents information on its efforts in India as well as general facts and information about the people and geography of India.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aihole

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief historical overview of ancient walled city, Aihole, and information about Hindu and Buddhist architecture of the area. Photos, map and links to additional reading included.
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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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Website
Other

Lotus sculpture.com: The Chola Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
LotusSculpture.com offers excellent information with hyperlinked terms and a map about the Chola Empire of India.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: History: British India and the "Great Rebellion"

For Students 9th - 10th
A highly interesting account of the rebellion that occurred in 1857 when Indian troops staged a violent outbreak against their British masters. The author examines the causes, events and results of the mutiny. Archived.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: India

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the populous South Asian country of India. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides access to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
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Handout
Other

India4u: Indian History: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from India4u, devoted to the history of modern and ancient India, provides a page about British Rule in India. There is a short passage about The Revolt of 1857 and the effects that it had.
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Website
Other

Tripod: Greeting India

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a journey into the nation of India in this enchanting website, with information on people, animals, flag, culture, food, clothing, and much more! It includes maps, games, and quick facts about India.