1. A Crossroads of Culture
South Asia
A Crossroads of Culture

2. Vocabulary
Indian Subcontinent- The land south of the Himalayas million years ago it was once part of Africa
Substance farming- farming with little food left over to sell at market
Green Revolution- an increase in food production cause by improved technology
Outsourcing - sending tasks to be done by works outside of company

5. Landforms Himalaya Mountains Northern boundary of South Asia
Formed by the collision of the Indian subcontinent with the Asian Plate
Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world is located in the Himalaya Mountain range
The Mountains are still growing and this area is prone to Earthquakes

6. Landforms
The Hindu Kush is located at the North West boundary of South Asia
This range is smaller than the Himalayas
Two major Rivers flow the melting snow from the Himalayas Mountains
The Indus Flows to the west
The Ganges River flows to the east

7. Landforms
When the Rivers flood they deposit rich soil that is used for farming. This forms the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
The Thar Desert is located in the north west outside of the Hindu Kush

8. Landforms
Most of India is located on the flat highland area called Deccan Plateau
The Maldives are a chain of 1,190 island formed form coral

9. Region
Climate
North West
Himalaya Mountains
North East
Main Land India

10. Climate South Asia is effected by seasonal winds called monsoons
In the Winter the winds come out of the North west bringing dry air
In the Summer the winds come from the Indian ocean bringing rain from the months of June-September

11. Resources
Many farms are small, they use substance farming. They grown enough for their family and sell only what they have left over

12. Resources 1960 and The Green Revolution
Farmers could grow more food and population continued to increase
In some places Fertilizers were over used and Farmers used large amounts of ground water
Poised the soil
Polluted the rivers
Dried up the wells

13. Resources This region also used hydro electric power
They can also mine for iron ore, bauxite, copper, coal, and natural gas
Resources support manufacturing in India and Pakistan

14. Population
This region has three of the 10 most populated countries in the world
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Over half the world’s poor live in this region
It is hard to meet the needs of the people
Most people live in rural areas, but more are moving into crowded cities for hope for a better life

15. Crossroads of Culture
In ancient times many rich civilizations developed along the rivers.
Invaders came in from other areas including from the Himalayas
They came through mountain gorges such as the Khyber Pass

16. Crossroads of Culture
Europeans, Arabs from the Middle East, and the Chinese merchants traveled through India on the silk road to trade goods.
India also had many sea ports merchants used for transporting and trading goods. Monsoons winds help sailors trade easily with India

17. Crossroads of Culture Imagine what food would be like with out spices
Europeans wanted spices like cinnamon and peppers
Merchants also wanted to trade for Cotton and pearls

18. Culture All the countries share very similar history
Hinduism, the world’s oldest religion started in South Asia
In Hinduism there are many gods
The ancient story the Ramayana is still popular today because of the dramatic story line

19. Culture
Islam was brought to this region through trade and most people in Afghanistan and Pakistan are Muslim
Buddhism also started in this region, but it is not popular
Through trade, more Buddhist are located in Southeast Asia

20. Culture People enjoy very spicy food
They eat a lot of rice and vegetables. Sometimes they will eat meat.
Hindus do not eat meat
Muslims do not eat pork

21. Culture
Bollywood is the home of India’s film industry. One of the largest in the world
The movies are full of music and dancing. Some tells stories from the Hindu religion

22. Population and Problems
India has 1.2 Billion people and by year 2050 they are expected to over take China and become the most populated country in the world
In Pakistan women have on average 4 children, and in Afghanistan women have 7 children on average

23. Population and Problems
Due to the large populations they need to search for more resources
Farms cannot meet the need
Water that is used for farms reduces water that can be used for drinking
30% of the population of Blandish is undernourished

24. Pollution Water Chemicals and raw sewage are mixed in the drinking
The Ganges is used for washing , bathing, and drinking

25. Pollution
Air
The Asian Brown Cloud is caused by smoke from factories from people in India burning away the forest
This is cause the glaciers to melt faster
Reducing the moisture from the monsoon winds bring less rain
Speeding up global warming

26. Social Issues India used to follow the Caste System
People were grouped into social classes and could not interact with other social classes.
In the 1930 Gandhi wanted India to move away from this system
Today discrimination is banned by the government, but it still has not stopped

27. Social Issues Due to the high population there are not enough jobs
The economies are growing but not fast enough
40% of the population is unemployed

28. Conflict
Area
Conflict
Afghanistan
The Taliban, a Islamic Fundamentalist group has threaten the government
Women lost many rights
In 2001 the US led a coalition and forced them out of power
India and Pakistan
The area of India know as Kashmir is Muslim and have been fighting for their independence.
Pakistan has supported Kashmir
Both nations have nuclear weapons
India
2002 Violence erupted between Hindus and Muslims in a province in India and left 1,000 people dead

29. Government Secular democracy - government not based on religion
Countries
Government
India
Secular democracy - government not based on religion
They elect members of a parliament
The parliament then will chose a Prime Minister
Pakistan and Maldives
Islamic republics – government based on religion
Prime Minister must be a Muslim
Afghanistan
After 2001 they now have a constitution and hold elections
The government is still weak and US troops have helped to keep order

30. Economies Country Economies Pakistan
The economy is growing, but cannot keep up with the large population growth
Many citizens live in poverty
Bangladesh
Is the poorest country is South Asia, but has a strong textile industry
Microcredit banks have been used to help pull people out of poverty
India
Government has focused on trade and technology
They have one the fastest growing economies
Have built software parks and exporting their software world wide
Many Counties are outsourcing job to India
1. They have many skilled workers
2. The workers are willing to work for a lower wage than US workers
Have started a space program
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