What is its world rank in population? It ranks second in world population, while China ranks first in population.

 The people speak 14 major languages.  Hindi is their major language.  English is the language most commonly spoken in government and business  What is their currency? Rupee  62 rupees=one US dollar  What could you buy in the USA with this one thousand rupee bill?

There have been many groups who have invaded India throughout history. ◦ The Aryans ◦ the Mongols ◦ the British

 The Aryans brought the Hindu religion.  The Mongols brought the religion of Islam  The British brought roads, railways, democracy and the English language.

 Eighty percent of India’s population practice Hinduism.  Ten percent of India’s population practices Islam.  Other religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity are practiced by smaller groups in India.

 Intolerance  Intolerance has led to problems for the Indian people concerning food, housing, employment and government laws.  What political action might one Indian group take against those Indians who are hostile to them?

Pakistan was created in the 1940’s as a homeland for the Indians who practiced Islam. It was divided (partitioned) into Western and Eastern Pakistan.

Pakistan’s major religion is Islam.

 There is only one god, Allah.  You must pray five times daily.  You must give charity to the poor.  You must fast during the month of Ramadan.  Make a Haj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam’s holy city.

 Bangladesh was once part of British India. Following 1947 it became part of Pakistan, called East Pakistan. In 1971 it broke away from Western Pakistan and became Bangladesh ( with India’s help)