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Peer reviewedAlexander, Mary; Childress, Marilyn – Social Education, 1980
Presents a transcript of a decoded telegram which describes events surrounding the death in 1924 of Robert Imbrie, United States Vice Consul to Tehran, Persia (presently Iran). Background information and suggestions for teaching are included. (KC)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Primary Sources, Secondary Education
Boyce, Mary – 1977
Zoroastrianism, an ancient religion dating back to the Iranian Stone Age, is still practiced in areas of Iran and India. Following centuries of oppression under Muslim rule in Iran, the adherents are located today in remote areas and only recently have welcomed unbelievers into their fire temples to view the sacred fire (Atash Bahram) and the…
Descriptors: Culture, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Religion
Turner, Ginny – 1988
To enhance the use of the Globe Watch IV public television series, produced jointly by Hampden-Sydney College (Virginia) and the University of North Carolina Center for Public Television, each lesson in this guide provides: (1) a statement of the objective of the program; (2) a synopsis of the issue discussed; (3) background information; (4) brief…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Approach, Instructional Materials
Boyce, Mary – 1977
Some modern scholars of Zoroastrianism, a faith still practiced in Iran and India today, are convinced that the doctrines of post-exilic Judaism and Christianity concerning monotheism, righteousness, and the final judgment and resurrection have roots in this ancient religion. Beginning with Martin Haug, a 19th centurey German philologist, the…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Christianity, Dogmatism, Higher Education
Download full textJames, Eloise Lucille – 1974
This annotated bibliography presents sources of data on the culture of the plateau-region of Western Asia--an introduction to its culture, way of life, values, customs, laws, religious beliefs, technology, social institutions, language, and creative products. Section 1 contains bibliographic listings for adult instructional team members. A…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Mason, Paul, Ed. – 1994
Each of the 6 separate books in this series for juveniles introduces students to an ancient culture still in existence today. The illustrated guides examine the challenges facing each cultural group from contemporary social, political, and technological influences. The books in the series include: (1) Kurds (John King); (2) Native Americans (James…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Maintenance, Culture Conflict
Garrahy, Dennis J. – 1982
One of a series of social studies units designed to develop the reading and writing skills of low achievers, this student activity book focuses on the theme of revolution. The unit can be used for high school classes, individual study in alternative and continuing high schools, and adult education classes. Following an introduction, material is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anthologies, Beliefs, Conflict Resolution
