Pakistan and Bangladesh
Early History New Countries, Ancient lands Pakistan and Bangladesh are both developing countries and are striving to make their way to the modern world. New Countries, Ancient lands
Early History Pakistan held one of the largest civilizations. Indus valley civilization started in 2000 B.C. They were the most advanced civilizations of their time. Early History
The end of the British rule brought the partition, or division. Partition caused wars between Muslims and Hindus Partition and war
Early history Pakistan fights with India over Kashmir. Governments are corrupted The country is having struggles becoming developed due to the partitions and indifferences between religions. Military rule
Early history Military rule
Struggling Economies People of Pakistan struggle to grow enough crops. Government encourages the modern way of growing crops but farmers prefer the traditional way. Most productive areas are irrigated parts of Indus valley. Main export is jute used for rope, carpets and industrial-quality sacks Substance farming
Struggling Economies Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are not industrialized. Most factories are relativity small. Lack of resources and markets for expansions. Has introduced microcredit, it allows small businesses to work together. Small industry
One Religion, Many People Most people at Pakistan and Bangladesh are Muslims. In both countries Islam Is an important unifying force. Religion in the region
One Religion, Many People The faithful observed Islamic culture, these cultures, included daily prayer and participation in Ramadan. Ramadan is a month long period of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Islamic culture
One Religion, Many People Pakistan is also more ethnically diverse than Bangladesh. Pakistan has five main ethnic groups. Punjabis Pashtuns Sindhis Seraikis Ethnic Diversity
Modern life and culture Many Pakistan's memorize long poems and can recite them by heart. The greatest literary figure in Bangladesh is the poet kahindranath Tagore. Love of poetry
Modern life and culture Music and dance are also important forms of expression in Bangladesh and Pakistan is folk music of various types. they are popular in rural areas. Music and dance
Modern life and culture Music and dance
Vocabulary Indus valley civilizations- an ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus river valley from about 2500 to 1500 B.C. extensive archaeological excavations at the main sites of moneojo-daro and Harappa in Pakistan. Partition- the action or state of divinity or being divided into parts. Kashmir- a former princely state in south west Asia adjacent to India, Pakistan, sin kiang, and Tibet; sovereignty in dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947.
vocabulary Microcredit- the lending of very small amounts of money at low interest especially to startup a company or self employed person. Entrepreneur- A person who organizes and manages any enterprise especially a business usually with considerable initiative. Ramadan- the ninth month of the Muslim calendar