1. Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 1: Road to Independence Religious Conflict
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2. 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

3. 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

4. August 15, 1947 Independence and Partition

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 1971: Bangladesh India and Pakistan have fought 3 wars
Last war, led to the independence of Bangladesh

9. India and Pakistan still disagree on their boundaries

10. Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 2: India’s People and Economy Religious Life
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11. Hinduism Ancient Polytheistic Unity of life: everything has a soul
Soul comes from the Creator, Brahma
Ganges River: holy
Goal: unity with Brahma
Reincarnation

12. 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”

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

14. HOMEWORK: Assessment: #1-3
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