Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 1: Road to Independence Religious Conflict Textbook pg. 608-610.

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Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 1: Road to Independence Religious Conflict Textbook pg. 608-610

Independence Movement 1920’s – 1930’s: Gandhi was able to unite the Muslims and Hindus Worked together for independence Economic Differences Hindus: Wealthier Muslims: Peasants 1940’s: Both groups began to fear they would be ruled by the other

1946 Britain offered independence to India Leaders must agree on a form of government Muslims and Hindus could not agree Riots broke out – thousands of people died

August 15, 1947 Independence and Partition

Migration: 12 million people Avoid rule of a majority religion to which they did not belong, Hindus moved to India and Muslims moved to Pakistan Long journey Many people died while traveling

East Pakistan 1,100 miles between East and West Pakistan 1 government: all were Muslim East Pakistan: Bengali ethnic group West Pakistan: Spoke Urdu Urdu became the official language of the country Different industries West: factories East: agriculture

Disagreements East Pakistan paid more taxes Most of the money went to West Pakistan Most positions in government were held by West Pakistanis

1971: Bangladesh India and Pakistan have fought 3 wars Last war, led to the independence of Bangladesh

India and Pakistan still disagree on their boundaries

Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 2: India’s People and Economy Religious Life Textbook pg. 614-615

Hinduism Ancient Polytheistic Unity of life: everything has a soul Soul comes from the Creator, Brahma Ganges River: holy Goal: unity with Brahma Reincarnation

Social hierarchy Born into a particular group Each level has its own duties People can improve their standings in their next lifetime by living correctly Not as strict today – trying to make life better for “untouchables”

Other Religions in India Islam Christianity Sikhism: Combination of Islam and Hinduism Jainism: Teaches that violence of any kind is wrong

HOMEWORK: Assessment: #1-3 Top of the page Name February 5, 2009 Pg. 612-613