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Finding Common Ground
In 1575, emperor Akbar the Great of the Mughal Empire wanted to end fighting between the many religions of India. He invited representatives from each of the religions to his capital at Fatehpur Sikri. He gave each of them the … Continue reading
The Story of Buddhism
Having looked at Hinduism, we are now focusing on another major religion that began in India, Buddhism. Students are reading about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, and beliefs such as The Four Noble Truths and The … Continue reading
The Mysteries of Mohenjo-Daro
We have been studying the mysterious ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro, which means “the mound of the dead”. This city was the center of the Indus River Valley civilization that thrived 4,500 years ago in modern day Pakistan and India. Students … Continue reading
Geography of India Assignment
Last week, we concluded our study of Africa by staging the Eastern Hemisphere Museum. Now we are moving on to a new unit on India. We begin by learning about the geography of the Indian subcontinent. Students are first reading … Continue reading