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Finding Dulcinea: Genghis Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Genghis Khan's life and accomplishments, with quite a few links to further information from many other highly reliable resources.
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Mongolia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an in-depth look at the Mongol peoples, their beginnings, their conquest of China, and the Yuan dynasty, historical settings, rivals, and decline of the dynasty.
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Columbia University

Asia for Educators: Medieval Japan Multimedia Unit

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit from the extensive Asia for Educator's site provides audio, video and lecture materials from well-credentialed Asian studies professors to explore Japan's medieval period, from 1000-1500 A.D. Topics include the Samurai,...
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Mongolian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces Mongolian culture, with many links to additional information and resources about Mongolia and its history.
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University of Calgary

Gunpowder

For Students 9th - 10th
This history note on gunpowder looks at the invention of gunpowder by the Chinese and its use against the Mongols in warfare.
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China Vista: The China Experience China Culture Index

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive, bilingual website about various aspects of Chinese culture, including folk custom, arts and crafts, food and drinks, costumes, scripts and calligraphy, performing arts, ethnic groups, etc.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Marco Polo Travels in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of Marco Polo and his travels in China.
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Islam 101: Chronology of Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of the major events of the Christian crusades from 1095 to 1291 A.D.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Kublai Khan Rules China:1215 1294

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in depth biography of Kublai Khan, the once ruler of China and leader of the Mongols.