Curated OER
Troubled Leadership
Learners discuss how each leader was influenced by people close to him. They view a video "Troubled Leadership." Students discuss the two rulers featured: the Egyptian King Tutankhamen and the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman. They discuss...
Curated OER
Sultan's Lost Treasure
High schoolers view a video clip about a sultan's lost treasure. They examine artifacts and determine their characteristics. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
PBS
Perceptions of African Identity: Swahili Coast
From the PBS series, a history of the Swahili coast of East Africa, including the island of Zanzibar.
Other
Bilkent University: Sultan S'leyman Han, the Lawgiver
A long and appreciative look at the life and death of S'leyman, the Magnificent.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Brunei: Government
Read about the government of Brunei, which is controlled by the Sultan for the good of its people. You can find out about the judiciary in addition to how the government spends its money to help the population. From the U.S. State Dept....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Brunei: People
An informative look at the people of Brunei, a people of Malay heritage, but with cultural and language differences from Malaysia. Read about their dress, citizenship requirements, and education. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Capture of Jerusalem by Saladin
Fordham University provides an account of how the Sultan Saladin overcame the Christians and captured the city of Jerusalem in 1187.
