1. The Geography of India

3. Bhutan
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Nepal
India
Maldives
Sri Lanka
(SOL) Afghanistan

4. Physical Characteristics
Mountains influence the region
population settlement patterns
ability of people to move
climate

5. Mountains
Himalayas
Western and Eastern Ghats

6. Himalayas

7. Varied climate regions--ranging from tropical wet to humid continental
Many natural hazards--monsoons, cyclones, and earthquakes

8. Monsoon--a seasonal shift in the prevailing winds that influences large climate regions
Cyclone--a destructive tropical storm similar to a hurricane

9. Influence of water--(rivers, seas, and ocean currents) on agriculture, trade, and transportation

10. Important bodies of water--Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Ganges River, Indus River, Brahmaputra River

11. Agricultural advancements and technology are enabling greater food production-- “Green Revolution”
Environmental degradation
deforestation
fishing is important

12. Cultural Characteristics
Areas of extremely dense and sparse population
severe contrast between rural and urban areas
serious religious conflicts--primarily between Hindus and Muslims

13. Three world religions began in South Asia:
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism

14. Roots of Hinduism 1500 B.C.E Aryans invaded from central Asia
The Aryans brought with them the idea of a caste system.

15. Caste system is a rigid class system
Caste system is a rigid class system. A person cannot move between castes or classes. (remember jati)
Believe in reincarnation
Sacred writing of the Hindus are the Vedas

16. The Ganges River is sacred to the Hindus.
Highly polluted
Bathe in the river to purify themselves

17. Buddhism founded about the same time as Hinduism.
Founder Siddhartha Gautama
Leader today is the Dalai Lama
Buddhist believe in reincarnation.
People reach the state of Nirvana

18. During the late 1800s Indians developed a strong sense of nationalism.
Many Indians were educated in Europe.

19. One of those people was Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi.
He led non violent resistance against England.

21. 1946 England agreed to give India its independence if they could agree on a government.

22. Conflict grew in India between the Muslims and the Hindus

23. The only solution was to partition or divide India into Pakistan and India.
The Hindus occupied India and the Muslims occupied Pakistan

24. Later conflicts developed between East and West Pakistan
The country of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) was created in 1971

25. Within the past few years, Pakistan and India have tested nuclear weapons.
They are in conflict of a portion India known as Kashmir.

27. Located in Agra, India, not far from New Delhi
Taj Mahal
Located in Agra, India, not far from New Delhi
Built by a Muslim emperor in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his wife
Fell into disrepair when Muslim empire collapsed and Hindus took over
Recently restored to former glory; now a symbol of national pride; major tourist site

28. New Delhi, India

29. New Delhi, India
Capital of India; not far from the Taj Mahal

31. Cottage industries – businesses run from homes, typically making cloth or jewelry
Jute – strong fiber used in string, cloth, and rope

32. Drawing Connections pt. 3
Using your notes from yesterday, draw 5 pictures relating to current problems/interesting concepts in South Asia
Make sure to make connections between these problems and the culture + land
Turn it in when you are done