 The Mughal Empire spread Islam religion throughout India.  A sociologist would study how Hinduism influences Indian culture.  The caste system has been a way of life developed by the Hindu religion & is an element of that religion.  Great Britain was able to dominate India because differences in language & religion prevented unity among the people of India.

 British imperialism in India led to the introduction of a parliamentary form of government.  A Hindu believes in reincarnation.  Geographic features cause cultural diversity.  The Ganges River is considered sacred in India

 India’s earliest civilizations developed along river valleys for fertile soil.  The Upanishads & Bagavad Gita provide guidelines for Hindu living & behavior.  Early people searching for food were called hunters & gatherers.  The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the change from nomadic herding to settled farming.

 The Indus Valley cities show evidence of urban planning.  The Gupta Empire, during the golden ages was known as an era of artistic & intellectual achievement as well making advances in art, sciences and mathematics.  The Mauryan Empire was shaped by the monsoon cycle & Himalayan mountains.  Traditional India had a rigid class system.

 In India, a major problem that has hindered economic development has been the limit on foreign investment capital.  In India, the southern coasts & the northeastern river valleys support the highest concentration of people.  The Taj Mahal represents the spread of the Islam religion & culture in India.