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Global Conflict: Kashmir
Students analyze different maps of the region. They create a timeline of the area in dispute, focusing on the creation of Pakistan, Indi and Kashmir and previous conflicts between Pakistan and India over Kashmir. Students construct a...
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Negotiate Peace for India and Pakistan
Students prepare for a fake peace talk between India and Pakistan.
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The Geography of the Indian Subcontinent
Gloriously adorned with a glimpse of the Taj Mahal, these slides detail important facts and characteristics of South Asian cultures, such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and several other surrounding countries. Slides cover the...
Kauai's Hindu Monastery
The History of Hindu India
What obstacles did India face during their post-colonial formation after gaining independence? Topics discussed in the lesson include Pakistan's conflict over Kashmir, the Indian Constitution, economic development, and the influence of...
US Institute of Peace
Simulation on Peacekeeping in Kashmir: An American Choice
Will the United States take a stand in the Kashmir conflict? A mock meeting of the minds examines a peace proposal between China, Pakistan, and India to determine if the United States should deploy troops to the area. Individuals take on...
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Resolving the Kashmir Dispute
High schoolers explain the historical origins of the India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir and debate both sides' claims. They evaluate the position of India and Pakistan relating to the dispute over Kashmir.
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Breaking News English: Earthquake in Pakistan
In this earthquake in Pakistan learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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India History: The Big Picture
In this India history study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India from about 1500 to the present.
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Breaking News English: India-Pakistan Bus Service Resumes after 58 Years
In this English learning exercise, students read "India-Pakistan Bus Service Resumes after 58 Years," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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India and Pakistan: a Simulation of Outcomes
Students become aware of world conflicts and how conflict resolution is used to minimize threats around the world. They analyze a current world conflict and utilize conflict resolution strategies to determine a viable peace initiative.
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A History of Conflict
Students explore issues contributing to the current conflict over the Kashmir region; Indian and Pakistani leadership and steps towards peace since the Indian subcontinentgained independence from British rule in 1947.
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Kashmir in the Crossfire
Students, in groups, research specific decades and then create multi-tiered timelines representing Indian and Pakistani relations and politics during those decades.
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The Cultural Geography of South Asia
Students gain an in-depth understanding of the issues surrounding the conflict in Kashmir. They use what they have learned to write an essay about the disputed territory of Kashmir.
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Breaking News English: Taj Mahal
In this Taj Mahal instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
The Economist
The Economist: Pakistan: Kashmir Dreaming
A 2006 examination of the gradually improving relations between Pakistan and India as both nations look ways to settle the dispute over Kashmir.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir
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...
BBC
Bbc: The Future of Kashmir
Different maps that show the potential solutions to the India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir. Gives scenarios that show the religious make-up of each region to be separated.
BBC
Bbc News: In Depth: Kashmir Flashpoint
An indepth look of the Kashmir conflict updated to 19 May 2011.
Other
Story of Pakistan
Award-winning interactive encyclopedia on the history of Pakistan -- now one of the largest sources of information on the subject. Find a time period, browse the timeline, select from a list of historical figures, or search for your...
CNN
Cnn: Conflict Over Kashmir
An excellent, easy-to-understand timeline of the conflict between Indian and Pakistan over Kashmir, the root of the problem. Timeline covers conflict from 1947 to November 2003.
BBC
Bbc: India Pakistan Timeline
A timeline of the conflict between India and Pakistan from 1947 to 2001. Gives pictures and information about the events that occurred.
PBS
Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence
Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...
BBC
Bbc: Voices From Kashmir
First person accounts by the people who live in Kashmir includes what they think about the conflict between India and Pakistan.
University of Texas at Austin
Kashmir Maps
Specially prepared maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.