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BBC

Bbc: Primary History: Indus Valley

For Students 3rd - 8th
Go on an archeological dig with Professor Indus in this interactive adventure! Travel to the border between India and Pakistan, as you discover vocabulary with definitions, photos, a multiple choice quiz, and a newspaper article you can...
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Handout
Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Punjabis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Punjabis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
PROJECT KASHMIR attempts 'to navigate the treacherous maze of occupation, insurgency, unrest, censorship, and religious animosity'. The beauty of Kashmir is captured as India and Pakistan continually fight over Kashmir making daily life...
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Indian Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of digital documents analyzing the nuclear history of India.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Map of Disputed Areas in Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive map of the region of Kashmir and the areas under dispute by India and Pakistan.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Bangladesh: History

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress document gives extensive information about the history of Bangladesh. This initial page gives the historical setting and then you'll need to go back to the table of contents to click on each historical topic.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12

For Students 9th - 10th
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.
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Curated OER

Partition of India in 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation.
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Website
Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: War for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site examining though pictures, news articles, and first person accounts, all aspects of the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence in 1971.
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Handout
United Nations

Unesco: Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Moenjodaro in the Indus Valley. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, and information about funding assistance for its preservation.
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Website
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Modern Britain: Hidden Story of Partition

For Students 9th - 10th
The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation. Archived.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Rohma A. Khan, "South Asian Immigrant Cab Drivers in New York City"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on South Asian immigrants from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in the late 20th century attempted to infuse home with their interactions in America, to negotiate their own positions in society. In their pursuit of...
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Curated OER

Pakistan's 600,000 Troops Are Outnumbered

For Students 9th - 10th
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc Urdu: Learning English

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this area of the BBC's Urdu language site to find grammar tips and read short English passages on current world events and culture. Explanations and introductions are in Urdu. Passages and tips are in English. You can also jump to...
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: The Balance of Power in South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Quake's Terrible Toll Is Revealed

For Students 9th - 10th
This in depth article by the BBC sheds light on the devastation caused by the Pakistani earthquake in 2005. Videos and maps can be viewed on this site also.
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Website
Other

Welcome to the Cns Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource from the Non Nuclear Proliferation Studies. Provides links to news items, publications and content related to the arms race.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
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Website
Other

A Rough Guide to Kushan History: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kushan History presents a guide to the history of northern India and Afghanistan from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Content includes a focus on the ruling empires, general and military history, and coins.
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Curated OER

Pakistan's President Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC archive article from July 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.
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Handout
Other

Story of Pakistan: Decline of Mughal Rule and the Battle of Plassey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a discussion of the fall of Nawab Siraj-Ud Daulah to the British.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Meanee, February 17, 1843

For Students 9th - 10th
A sketch map of the Battle of Meanee (Meeanee or Miani), fought on 17 February 1843 between the Talpur (Beluchis or Balochi) Amirs of Sindh and British forces under Sir Charles Napier during the conquest of the Sindh (now Pakistan) by...

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