1. V. Pakistan

3. A. Religion Islamic Republic of Pakistan – Official name of Pakistan Over 97% of people in Pakistan practice Islam Purdah – Practice that keeps women secluded in Pakistan

4. B. History One of the earliest civilization was developed along the Indus River Indus River – Lifeline of Pakistan’s dry country Around 2/3 rds of Pakistan’s people use the Indus River to irrigate their farms

5. Modern-Day Indus River

6. Pakistan became a country at the same time India became a country Millions of Muslims fled India West Pakistan – Modern day Pakistan East Pakistan – Modern day Bangladesh

7. Muslims Fleeing India in 1947

8. These countries were once joined together because most people were Muslims Were separated by over 1000 miles 1971 – East and West Pakistan went to war Result – Bangladesh won its independence

9. C. Land Area Most of the land west and north is dry and mountainous Land south and east is even more dry but is less mountainous Provides some of the best farmland in South Asia

10. D. Language Over 20 different languages are spoken today No official language exists No one language is spoken by everyone in Pakistan Variety of languages has lead to many conflicts in Pakistan

11. E. Modern Conflicts India and Pakistan have fought in three wars since 1947 Kashmir – Land along Pakistan and Indian boarder Important water resources that both counties claim

13. Possible Results 1) India may take control of Kashmir 2) Pakistan may take control of Kashmir 3) Kashmir may soon become an independent country