ch. 24 section 3 nepal, bhutan, maldives, and sri lanka
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Ch. 24 Section 3
Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, And Sri Lanka
Vocabulary Preview
• Lama: buddhist monk
• Mantra: repetitive prayer
• Stupa: domed shrines
• Dzong: fortified monasteries
The People
• The countries on the Northeast edge of India and the Islands to the South reveal the ethnic and religious differences that reflect centuries of influence from surrounding nations
• They have led to conflicts as well as unique cultures
The PeopleA. Nepal: Two main groups
1. Nepalese, ancestors migrated from the south2. Tibeto-Neplese, Ancestors migrated from the north
B. Bhutan: Several people groups1. Bhote, make up the majority of population,
descendants of Tibetan people2. Sharachops, inhabit eastern Bhutan, practice Tibetian
Buddhism3. Gurung, live in Southern Bhutan, speak Naepali and
practice hinduism
The PeopleC. Maldive, mix of peoples and cultures
from places like southern India, Sri Lanka, East Africa & Arab countries
D. Sri Lanka, Two Main Ethnic groups, which are fircely divided along ethnic and
religious lines1. Buddhist Sinhalese, the majority, & control Gov’t2. Hindu Tamils,
History and Government pg. 618-619Country Early History Modern History Government
Nepal 400 ad Licchavi dynasty established collaspsed in 9th century, Shiah dynasty expanded south but British reduced nepal to its current size
late 1700s ruler of small principalities combined states into a country, Conflict is occuring between the country's ruling party and Maoists wanting democracy
Monarchical
BhutanTibetan Buddhism introduced by monks fleeing Tibet in 800s
1600s Tibetian lama consolidated power. Chaos after his death until 1800s, when ties were established with Britain
Constitutional Monarchy with representative democracy
Maldivessettled by Buddhists from Southern Asia 12th century, Islam introduced , Portuguese arrived in late 1400s
Sultans ruled mostly since 1100s Portuguese and British ruled from late 1500s -1965
Independentrepublic
Sri LankaSinhalese arrived from India 500 bc, Established trade route known to Arab, Greek and Roman Sailors
British took control but Dutch law is basis of law Independence gained in 1948
Parlimentary republic
Culture• Create your own Chart and organize the
culture section from pg. 619-620– Religion & Language– Education & Health Care– The Arts
– Try to get about 5 facts for each topic
CultureReligion & LanguageHindu is Nepal's main religion Islam main religion in Maldives'Buddhism is main religion in Sri Lanka &
BhutanSri Lanka official language is Sinhalese and Tamil is spoken as well
Maldives speak Dhivehi and English
Nepal majority speak Nepali
Education & Health CareMaldives Lit rate 96%
The ArtsDance is popular, tells religious& historic stories.
Sri Lankans get free educationBhutan putting more money in education & getting betterQuality of health care very low