Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region

Summer 2004

Sharon Stidfole-Sorlie, PhD
Social Studies DepartmentHead
Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies
Antioch Upper Grade School


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The Silk Road: Resources

Themes for exploring the Silk Road

Diverse geography
Adaptation to environment
Advantages and disadvantages of different routes
The Silk Road Stopping points
People
Who?
Settlement patterns
Communication
Interactions
Important people
Exchange
Ideas
Religion
Art
Goods
Effects of Trade

Web Resources for Teaching about the Silk Road

Various handouts of sources


 

 

 

 

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This site was created by Sharon Stidfole-Sorlie at the NEH Summer Institute "Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2004