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Influences from South to Southeast Asia ActivityInfluences from South to Southeast Asia Activity
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University of California
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7th
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Social Studies & History
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45 mins
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Influences from South to Southeast Asia

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In ancient times, people along trade routes exchanged ideas in addition to goods. Scholars view eight primary sources, such as artwork, to understand how India influenced southern Asia. Academics participate in a short group discussion and complete a worksheet to understand the influence Buddhist monks and nuns had on the ancient word. 

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Concepts

ancient india, india, indian history, indian music, asia, asian culture, asian history, asian art, world religions, traveling, trade routes, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, buddhism, the buddha, hinduism

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils find images that represent India and create collages 
  • Guide a group discussion on how trade routes helped spread ideas throughout the ancient world

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a projector to display the sources 

Pros

  • Resource includes an answer key for easier grading 
  • The lesson contains a list of key vocabulary 

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  • None

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