India

India - Land

Subcontinent – a large landmass that is part of another continent, but distinctly different.

India - Land• Major Mountain

Chains

– Himalaya and Karakoram• Form Northern Border

– Eastern and Western Ghats• Form Southern Border

India - Land

• Monsoons– Seasonal winds that bring warm, moist air from

the Indian Ocean.

India - Economy

The Green Revolution – effort to use modern techniques and science to increase production of food.

Ex. Dams and stronger strains of: wheat, rice, pesticides, and corn.

India - Economy

• Jute– Plant fiber used to make: rope, burlap bags, and

carpet backing.

• Cottage Industry– Home or village-based industry in which family

members supply their own equipment to make goods.

India - Religion

• Hinduism – religion based on blended beliefs of several ancient Aryan tribes.

• Reincarnation – soul continues journey until “perfection” is reached.– Believe it is wrong to kill any animal– Cows sacred

India - Religion

• Brahma – Creator of World

• Vishnu – Preserver of Universe

• Shiva – Destroyer to re-create

• Caste – social class based on person’s ancestry

The Untouchables

India - History

Gained independence from Great Britain in 1947.

The former territory was broken up into two different countries:

India(Hindu)Pakistan (Islam)