Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia

The foundation the Ramayana is its use as a tool for instructing past, present and future generations in the code of right and moral behavior. This foundation is one of the main reasons why a story that was composed several millennia ago has survived, and still plays an important role in Indian society today. These lessons are put forth through the long string of moral conundrums that all of the story's main characters encounter.

In this lesson, students will learn about Angkor Wat and its place in Cambodian, and Southeast Asian, history. Students will attempt to “read” the temple, in a way which resembles the reading of a primary document, to gain insight into this history. In addition, this lesson can also supplement world history lessons which focus on the migration of ideas and religions, such as the movement of both Hinduism and Buddhism to Southeast Asia.

Global non-profit organization. The leading force in forging closer ties between Asia and the West through arts, education, policy and business outreach.

This unit starts with the familiar then branches into countries of Asia contexts, exploring rules associated with classrooms, games and families, and introduces the area of cultural symbols and associated rules.

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In the 13th century, a young Venetian named Marco Polo set out with his father and uncle on a great adventure. Following a series of trade routes, they traveled across the vast continent of Asia and became the first Europeans to visit the Chinese capital (modern Beijing). Marco so impressed the reigning emperor of China, Kublai Khan, that he was appointed to the imperial court. For the next 17 years, Marco was sent on missions to many parts of Kublai's sprawling empire. The Polos finally returned to Venice via the sea route. Marco later wrote a book about his experiences, which inspired new generations of explorers to travel to the exotic lands of the East.

This lesson will investigate the building of the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty, and will utilize the story of the wall as a tool for introducing students to one period in the rich history of China.

Noh, the oldest surviving Japanese dramatic form, combines elements of dance, drama, music, and poetry into a highly stylized, aesthetic retelling of a well-known story from Japanese literature, such as The Tale of Genji or The Tale of the Heike.

Smarthistory is committed to offering non-Western content. In recent months we've added essays and videos on the art of Islam, Buddhism, and Maya Culture. So far, India, China, Japan, the Middle East, Spain, Iran, and Guatemala are represented

This unit focuses on the stories of Mahatma Gandhi and Mao Zedong. It is also a model for studying other political leaders, such as Ho Chi Minh and Aung San Suu Kyi. Students will learn about how people become leaders, how they inspire others to come together and live as nations.

In Asia, the stories of nation building include mythic legends and true sagas of long struggles against colonial powers. There are tales of inspired leadership, and proud accounts of national rebirth from the wreckage of war or revolution. These stories illuminate startling differences and striking similarities in the nation-building experiences of different countries.

This unit focuses on the stories of people migrating to Australia, in particular from the Asian region, and it highlights their valuable contribution to Australian society.