Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Liu Chunhua, Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan
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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Khan Academy: The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is exceptional for its monumental scale, stunning gardens, lavish ornamentation, and its overt use of white marble. View pictures and read the history behind the Taj Mahal.
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Khan Academy: Borobudur
The idea of path is an important concept in Buddhism, and is essential in understanding the meaning and purpose of one of the most remarkable and impressive monuments in the world: Borobudur. View pictures and read the history behind...
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Khan Academy: Hokusai, Under the Wave Off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)
Katsushika Hokusai's "Under the Wave off Kanagawa", also called "The Great Wave" has become one of the most famous works of art in the world-and debatably the most iconic work of Japanese art. View the picture and read the history behind...
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Khan Academy: Todai Ji
When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or "Great Eastern Temple") was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. View pictures and read...
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Khan Academy: Gold and Jade Crown, Silla Kingdom
All that glitters was gold in ancient Korea. The Silla Kingdom was described as a country of gold based on their crowns adorned with gold and jade. View pictures and read about the importance of gold in politics and religion in the Silla...
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Cambodia
Colorful maps, photos and illustrations complement the history and geography of Cambodia in this encyclopedia entry.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Indonesia: Battle for Independence
This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 7 Quiz
This short 5-question quiz tests your comprehension of Southeast Asian culture.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Vietnam
A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Burma
BBC News presents a general overview on the Asian country of Burma also known as Myanmar. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Vietnam
BBC News presents a general overview on the south-east Asian country of Vietnam. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Timor Leste
Features a travel guide and country profile of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Brunei: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Southeast Asian country of Brunei.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Burma: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Southeast Asian country of Burma.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Malaysia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Southeast Asian country of Malaysia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Laos: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Southeast Asian country of Laos.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Timor Leste: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Timor-Leste in Southeastern Asia.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Myanmar: Burma
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of Myanmar, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
Other
Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War
This site from freeindia.org contains an explanation and analysis of the Bangladesh Independence in 1971. Has pictures, audio, and lots and lots of information.
US Department of State
Dien Bien Phu and the Fall of French Indochina, 1954
Historical account of U.S. involvement and rise of Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam after the fall of French Indochina in 1954. Site contains photgraphs and topic related links.
University of Wisconsin
Madison Children's Museum: Field Guide to Hmong Culture [Pdf]
This ethnographic guide covers almost every aspect of Hmong culture- history, daily life, traditional crafts and art, language, games, and religion. Each section wraps with "questions for study." The Hmong are a people indigenous to...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Brunei
Visit this site to learn more about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Brunei.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Burma
Study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Burma on this website.