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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Uzbekistan in Central Asia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Kyrgyzstan

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kyrgyzstan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Uzbekistan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Uzbekistan in Central Asia.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Turkmenistan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Turkmenistan in Central Asia.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Tajikistan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Tajikistan in Central Asia.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Turkmenistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Mongolia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Mongolia in East Asia.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page examines the Asian spiritual tradition of Buddhism starting with its origin through its expansion across Southern, Central, and East Asia. Includes key concepts, a timeline, and links to related content.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kyrgyzstan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the poor Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Tajikistan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the independent Central Asian country of Tajikistan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview of the populous Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kazakhstan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the vast Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Turkmenistan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the Central Asian country of Turkmenistan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Longmen Caves, Luoyang

For Students 9th - 10th
Worship and power struggles, enlightenment and suicide-the 2300 caves and niches filled with Buddhist art at Longmen in China has witnessed it all.The steep limestone cliffs extend for almost a mile and contain approximately 110,000...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Liu Chunhua, Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan

For Students 9th - 10th
As a prominent icon in the Cultural Revolution, "Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan" celebrated the grassroots nature of revolutionary history and cultivated devotion to Mao during a tumultuous time. This painting is a brilliant example of...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tajikistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kazakhstan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Azerbaijan

For Students 9th - 10th
Good reference source that features a country profile and travel guide to Azerbaijan, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Kazakhstan

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Kazakhstan. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Kyrgyzstan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kyrgyzstan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Uighur

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Uighur people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Other

Cocc: Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Central Oregon Community College contains an outline of basic information pertaining to the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasty. The information is interesting and about medium size in length.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Turkmenistan: State Historical & Cultural Park "Ancient Merv"

For Students 9th - 10th
Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. The remains in this vast oasis span 4,000 years of human history. A number of monuments are still visible, particularly from the last two...