1. India Chapter 24 Section 1Chapter 24 Section 1

2. Population Patterns Over 1.1 Billion people live in India, this total represents more than 15% of Earth’s population. By 2030, India will be the most populated country on the planet. Over 1.1 Billion people live in India, this total represents more than 15% of Earth’s population. By 2030, India will be the most populated country on the planet. India is very diverse ethnically. The majority of the people in India identify themselves by the religion they practice. Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Christianity are the most widely practiced religions in India. India is very diverse ethnically. The majority of the people in India identify themselves by the religion they practice. Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Christianity are the most widely practiced religions in India.

3. Density & Distribution India’s average population density is about 7x’s the worlds average, meaning that within 1 square mile, India will have 7 times as many people as an average sized city. (within 1 sq. Mile). India’s average population density is about 7x’s the worlds average, meaning that within 1 square mile, India will have 7 times as many people as an average sized city. (within 1 sq. Mile). Most of India's population lives in villages located in very rural areas. 70% of India’s population will live in a village. Most of India's population lives in villages located in very rural areas. 70% of India’s population will live in a village. In recent years a large number of young Indians born in villages will migrate to larger cities in search of better working conditions and better wages. In recent years a large number of young Indians born in villages will migrate to larger cities in search of better working conditions and better wages.

4. History & Government Early civilizations sprouted along the Indus river valley over 4,500 years ago. India has a long tradition of Jati, or a caste system, where people are born into a particular “class”, and will live their entire lives within that specific class. Early civilizations sprouted along the Indus river valley over 4,500 years ago. India has a long tradition of Jati, or a caste system, where people are born into a particular “class”, and will live their entire lives within that specific class. Hinduism – followers believe that everyone should carry out their moral duty on a constant basis, this is known as Dharma. Followers also believe in reincarnation, until one overcomes their personal weakness and earthly struggle. Hinduism – followers believe that everyone should carry out their moral duty on a constant basis, this is known as Dharma. Followers also believe in reincarnation, until one overcomes their personal weakness and earthly struggle. Buddhism – Buddhist believe that people suffer constantly because they are too attached to material things. They also believe in reincarnation until one becomes enlightened and ends the cycle. Buddhism – Buddhist believe that people suffer constantly because they are too attached to material things. They also believe in reincarnation until one becomes enlightened and ends the cycle.

5. Hinduism The Hindu faith has hundreds of gods, or deities. Some have human characteristics but not all.

6. Buddhism This statue is of Guatama Buddha who is said to be the first human to reach enlightenment. He was a former prince who renounced all his royal possesions.

7. Invasions & Empires Most early Indian empires such as the Maurayan and Gupta empires ruled for over 800 years. These empires were separated from other land empires thanks to the natural boundaries that the Himalayan mountains provide. It wasn’t until the Mogul empire arrived that you had people, not originally from this region, as the ruling elite. Most early Indian empires such as the Maurayan and Gupta empires ruled for over 800 years. These empires were separated from other land empires thanks to the natural boundaries that the Himalayan mountains provide. It wasn’t until the Mogul empire arrived that you had people, not originally from this region, as the ruling elite. England had a major colonial empire centered around modern day India. While it was an English colony, the English built railroads, restructured the education system, and introduced the English language. England had a major colonial empire centered around modern day India. While it was an English colony, the English built railroads, restructured the education system, and introduced the English language. - Portugal also had a colonial presence in India centered around the city of Goa. - Portugal also had a colonial presence in India centered around the city of Goa.

8. Independence Mohandas Gandhi is credited for inspiring Indians to seek self rule through non violent protest. These form of protest were ultimately successful. Mohandas Gandhi is credited for inspiring Indians to seek self rule through non violent protest. These form of protest were ultimately successful. In 1947 Indians gained their independence when Britain cut up their colonial possessions and Established 2 countries, Hindu India & Muslim Pakistan In 1947 Indians gained their independence when Britain cut up their colonial possessions and Established 2 countries, Hindu India & Muslim Pakistan

9. Mohandas Gandhi