Transcript INDIA
Agenda • Homework: Patterns of Life Handout • Behind the Veil or Why the Hate? Video • Introduction PPT of India • Map Identifications of South Asia • INDIA PICTURE GALLERY GOALS • To identify and analyze Indian geography, religions, history, government, patterns of life, and the state of India today. • To draw conclusions about the quality of life of the people of India. • To evaluate the impact of India’s geography on the lives of the inhabitants. India’s Flag India’s National Emblem Geography of South Asia The Himalayan Mountains What benefits might these people have in locating their town next to the mountains? Hindu and Buddhist temples in the Mountains side Terrace Gardening Climate in India Where in India do you believe this picture represents? Indus River Ganges River Indian Religions Hinduism Buddhism Christianity Islam Burial Tomb Brahman “The Creator” Shiva “The Destroyer” Vishnu “The Preserver” Many Hindus believe the Cow is sacred Click on cow! Rats are considered sacred to South Asian religions Funeral Pyre Purifying in the Ganges River Christianity in South Asia. Who is the famous religious leader in this picture? Early South Asian Civilizations Indus Valley Civilization Mauyra Empire Muslim Expansion Mughal Empire Why do you believe they needed such a large door for buildings in India? What is this tomb for the dead wife of one of India’s rulers called? Taj Mahal The Beginning of Imperialism The Expansion of British Influence British Conquer India Gandhi or “Great Soul” Satyagraha or “Truth force” in non-violent protest Patterns of Life in South Asia Snake Charmer Government of India Conflicts in the Region The Economy of South Asia Most people in India are farmers. What do you think the reason for this is? Large Population and their Underdeveloped Economy What influence do you believe America is having on the economy of India? Song India Trivia 1. What are some of the geographic features of South Asia? 2. How do rivers and mountains affect the lives of people in South Asia? 3. What are the religions of India? 4. What are some of the beliefs of Hindus? 5.Who conquered India and made it a colony? 6.What is Satyagraha? 7. Who is the person in this picture? •What kind of quality of life do people in South Asia have? •Have your previous perceptions changed from before?