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An ancient Hindu kingdom: In East from India: Cambodia and Southern Vietnam, page 1; This damaged brick and stone Cham tower stands overgrown by vegetation in a rural area south of Hai An, Vietnam. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built by ethnic Chams between the seventh and twelfth century; By Lorraine Aragon.

Government "kooshball" debate: Students will be presented with a situation where they will have to list pros and cons of an Islamic government and a democratic government. The students will be assigned one side of the argument and will write statements that support their side to be used in a debate. This lesson should follow a study of Islamic government and culture.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Terry Philbeck.

Aya Sophia: The picture is taken from a garden beneath Aya Sophia, the Holy Church of Wisdom, in Istanbul, Turkey. The photograph is taken from a beautiful garden and not all of the building is visible. However, many domes are visible next to this imposing red structure....; Format: image/photograph

Cham tower overgrown by vegetation south of Hai An: A damaged brick and stone Cham tower stands overgrown by vegetation in a rural area south of Hai An. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built by ethnic Chams between the seventh and twelfth century A.D. Maritime trade between India and...; Format: image/photograph

Eighth century Cham stone statue of Hindu god Ganesha at Danang Museum: This stone statue of the Hindu god Ganesha, located at the Danang Museum, was carved by Chams during the eighth century. The statue portrays Ganesha standing erect with his elephant head and human body. Barefoot but dressed in a fine draped tunic, Ganesha...; Format: image/photograph

Hanuman's revenge: In The Ramayana, page 3.11; Hanuman burns Ravana's city in a danced stage performance at held at Prambanan Temple in Java in July 1986. To enact Hanuman's burning of Ravana's city in performance, a bonfire was built behind a columned fence on a stone promontory near the Prabanan temple....; By Lorraine Aragon.

In Aya Sophia's dome: The magnificent dome of the Aya Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is breath-taking. In the very center of the dome is a golden sun with rays extending to the edge of a circle. It is surrounded by a much larger circle decorated with golden Arabic writing. Outside...; Format: image/photograph

Cham tower with repair scaffolding in Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang: Scaffolds allowing workers to climb and make repairs are seen at the right and left sides of one of the main Cham towers in the Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built of brick and stone by ethnic Chams...; Format: image/photograph

India: Having had few opportunities to learn about Asia when they were in school, many teachers find themselves challenged when faced with teaching their own students about India. We've put together a variety of resources from our collections that will not only provide you with the background information you need to know about the history, culture, and religions of India, but will also furnish you with the professional materials you need to catch your students interest and teach effectively about this complex nation.; Format: bibliography/help

Cham tower seen through an archway in Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang: A Cham tower with ascending smaller levels and rounded corner towers is seen through an archway in the Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built of brick and stone by ethnic Chams between the seventh and twelfth...; Format: image/photograph

The sounds of prayer in Southeast Asia: This minilesson uses audio recordings of the prayers of three different religions as an introduction to the cultural diversity of Southeast Asia.; Format: lesson plan; By David Walbert.

Javanese dancer portraying Rama at theater performance in Yogyakarta: A Javanese dancer portrays Rama in a theatrical performance at the royal capital city of Yogyakarta, on the island of Java, Indonesia, in July 1986. The dancer is positioned in a refined male dance pose, resting on one knee with the other foot bent forward...; Format: image/photograph

Detail carving of dancing Hindu deity and musicians on Cham tower at Nha Trang: A low relief carving depicts a dancing Hindu deity and musicians on a Cham tower at the Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang. The larger central figure has four arms and wears a crown. Two smaller figures accompany her, one playing a flute. The central figure resembles...; Format: image/photograph

Leo Africanus describes Timbuktu: In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.2; Sixteenth-century description of the West African trading city of Timbuktu by a Spanish-born Muslim. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book; Commentary and sidebar notes by Shane Freeman.

Ackland Art Museum: Features online versions of art museum's exhibits and permanent collection, field trip guidelines and activities, lesson plans, and in-depth institutional background.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Hanuman burns Ravana's city in a Ramayana dance performance at Prambanan Temple: Hanuman burns Ravana's city in a danced stage performance at held at Prambanan Temple in July 1986. To enact Hanuman's burning of Ravana's city in performance, a bonfire was built behind a columned fence on a stone promontory near the Prabanan temple. The...; Format: image/photograph

Resources for teaching with photographs: Websites, activities, books, and image collections for classroom use.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Africans before captivity: In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.1; Most Africans who came to North America were from West Africa and West Central Africa. This article describes some of the cultures and history of those regions prior to the beginning of the slave trade.; Format: article

Descriptions of a revival: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 3.5; Letter from Samuel McCorkle, 1802, describing a revival in North Carolina and the experiences of people he knew to have been converted. Includes historical commentary.; Format: letter; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

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