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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion

For Students 2nd - 7th
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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Graphic
British Library

British Library: Expressions of Faith: Hindu Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of seven Hindu books from various time periods. There is a written commentary plus great illustrations. The author of the commentary is Ravi Shankar, the famous Sitar musician.
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Website
Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Historical Context of Bhagavad Gita

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by Soumen De about why the Gita was written and its philosophies. He shows the Gita's relation to other Indian religious doctrines.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Sanskrit

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language. Identifies the origins of the language and how it spread throughout the area. Identifies two ancient...
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Other

Hinduwebsite: The Upanishads

For Students 9th - 10th
A long essay about the Upanishads, a massive body of Hindu sacred writings. Traces the history of these writings and discusses their importance.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Vedas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Vedas, the earliest texts that exist in Hinduism. The collection is made up of the Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism originated in what is today modern India, where it grew into an organized religion practiced by monks, nuns, and lay people. Read a brief history of this religion in this article.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: About India

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
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Other

Temple Net: Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive article details the history and use of the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar. Contains an image of the temple as well.
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Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Gupta Empire

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Regents Exam Prep Center offers a review sheet prepared to help students on the NY State Regents exam in World History. Gives brief details about the Gupta Empire and reasons for its decline.
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Other

Temple Net: Sun Temples in India

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an overview of the Sun Temple at Konarak, Orissa, that includes a brief history and description of the structure. Contains an image. Also has short descriptions of other "Sun Temples" in India.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)

For Students 9th - 10th
The art of medieval India, like the art of medieval Europe, was primarily in the service of religion. The supple and expressive quality of the dancing Shiva is one of the touchstones of South Asian, and indeed, world sculpture. View...