Transcript Slide 1

1. I can explain the effects of
monsoons on the people of India.
Winter monsoons – blow from the Northeast
bringing dry air across the country (Oct. – May)
Summer monsoons – picks up moisture from the
Indian ocean. It carries rains that drench the plains
and river valleys daily. Farmers depend on these
seasonal rains to grow crops.
2. I can understand how various
amounts of rainfall effect India and
Pakistan.
India and Pakistan experience seasonal monsoons
(winter and summer)
During the winter monsoons it is very dry/hot
During the summer monsoons it is rainy/hot.
Necessary for farming and replenishing water
supply. It rains so much (daily) that mud slides and
floods occur.
3. I can describe the effects that
Aryan invaders had on Northern
India’s society.
Aryans brought their language and the use of tools
and weapons made from iron. They also started a
caste system. People had to stay in the same
caste (class) as their parents and other group
members. They couldn’t get a better job or change
their station in life.
4. I can describe the important
achievements of the Maurya Empire
in India.
Huge army to enforce laws and crush revolts
New irrigation system for farming
Government officials promoted crafts and mining
Vast network of roads made trade easier between
Mauryans and foreign lands
Order and peace for the people of the empire
5. I can describe the role of the
Untouchables in the Hindu Society.
Caste system – puts people in order from the
bottom of society to the top
Untouchables - below the lower class are the
Untouchables. They are “casteless” or an outcast
group. They could only do the dirtiest work and
were not allowed to mix with people of higher
castes.
6. I can identify the similarities
between the Egyptian pharaohs and
the Indian emperor Chandragupta.
Egyptian pharaohs and the Indian emperor
Chandragupta ruled with absolute power and had
order and peace within their empires.
7. I can describe why the Caste
System is not strictly enforced in
Indian cities.
The Caste System (class) is not strictly enforced in
Indian cities because the people there are better
educated and more tolerant.
8. I can describe the purpose of
dividing the Indian subcontinent
into two nations.
The purpose of dividing the Indian subcontinent
into two nations (India and Pakistan) was to
separate people with different religious beliefs.
India – Hindus, Pakistan – Muslims
9. I can explain why India and
Pakistan claim the region of
Kashmir.
This disputed area contains the Indus river which
both India and Pakistan need for irrigating their
crops.
10. I can explain population
distribution among land resources
in Southeast Asia.
Most people in South and Southeast Asia live in
river valleys because of the fertile farmland and
supply of water. The mountain areas have a
varying climate and are difficult for travel.
11. I can explain the belief system
of Buddhism.
Buddha (the Awakened One) believed that life was
suffering. The only way to cure human suffering
was to give up selfish desires. Desires could never
be satisfied.
12. I can explain the belief system
of Hinduism.
No single founder of the religion. Belief in many
Gods and Goddess’s but they believe in a single
spirit. Belief in reincarnation - live well and be born
back in higher position.
13. I can compare and contrast 5
major world religions (Hinduism,
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and
Judaism).
Hinduism – many Gods, no founder
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism – single
God, single founder
14. I can explain identify the origin
of Bangladesh and the issues the
country faces.
Created due to geographical, cultural, and
economic differences between East and West
Pakistan.
Flooding is common in the low lying river delta’s.
15. I can describe the effect of
India’s geographic location on its
development.
The Himalaya Mountains and surrounding oceans
limited contact between India and the rest of the
world throughout its history.
16. I can describe the formation
process of the Himalaya Mountains.
About 40 million years ago the Indian subcontinent
collided with Asia. This “crumpling” effect caused
the formation of the Himalayas. They are still
growing today.
17. I can name the two major South
Asian rivers that originate in the
Himalayas.
Indus and Ganges
18. I can name the natural
resources of South Asia.
Bamboo, fertile land, minerals, and water
19. I can explain how the farmers of
Pakistan rely on the Indus River.
Pakistanis on the Indus Plain have built thousands
of canals and ditches to move water to their fields.
This irrigates the land even in times of drought.
20. I can explain the positive and
negative effects of irrigating the
Indus Plain.
Positive – water for crops
Negative – water contains salt, when it evaporates
salt is left behind which harms crops
21. I can explain and understand
the economy of the region and its
global implications.
Outsourcing of jobs to India is due to the low cost
of labor.
India’s economy is growing, many people are still
subsistence farmers.
Most of the countries’ industry is located on the
Indus Plain, which is near sources of hydroelectric
power. Pakistan is building for the future by
improving their industries and modernizing
agriculture.
23. I understand the change in
leadership in North Korea and how that
will impact is rival South Korea.
Kim Jung Il, the former leader of North Korea for 17 years,
died in December of an apparent heart attack. Before his
death, talks were focused on nuclear disarmament and
food aid. Jung Il’s son, Kim Jong Un, is now in charge. It is
unknown how he will lead.
24. I understand the conflict in the
Kashmir region and its origin.
Pakistan, India, and China all claim certain areas of the
Kashmir region. The regions are divided primarily between
Islam, Hindu, and Buddhist religious groups. India and
Pakistan were on the brink of nuclear war over this region.
25. I understand the impact that
Gandhi’s non-violent resistance had with
Martin Luther King Jr.’s non-violent
protest during the American Civil Rights
movement of the 1960’s.
King visited India and learned about Gandhi’s rules of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha). King instructed his
followers not to strike back against their enemies. This
proved successful as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed
which outlawed discrimination against African Americans.
Which month has the highest amount of
precipitation?
June
Which month has the highest
monthly rain fall?
April
What type of climate does Bihar have?
Humid Subtropical
What type of climate does Andhra Pradesh
have?
Tropical Wet & Dry