1. Ch. 24 Section 3 Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, And Sri Lanka

2. Vocabulary Preview Lama: buddhist monk Mantra: repetitive prayer Stupa: domed shrines Dzong: fortified monasteries

3. 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

4. The People A. Nepal: Two main groups 1.Nepalese, ancestors migrated from the south 2.Tibeto-Neplese, Ancestors migrated from the north B.Bhutan: Several people groups 1.Bhote, make up the majority of population, descendants of Tibetan people 2.Sharachops, inhabit eastern Bhutan, practice Tibetian Buddhism 3.Gurung, live in Southern Bhutan, speak Naepali and practice hinduism

5. The People C.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 lines 1. Buddhist Sinhalese, the majority, & control Gov’t 2. Hindu Tamils,

6. History and Government pg. 618-619 CountryEarly HistoryModern 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 Bhutan Tibetan 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 Maldives settled 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 Independent republic Sri Lanka Sinhalese 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

7. 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

8. Culture Religion & Language Hindu is Nepal's main religion Islam main religion in Maldives' Buddhism is main religion in Sri Lanka & Bhutan Sri Lanka official language is Sinhalese and Tamil is spoken as well Maldives speak Dhivehi and English Nepal majority speak Nepali Education & Health Care Maldives Lit rate 96% The Arts Dance is popular, tells religious & historic stories. Sri Lankans get free education Bhutan putting more money in education & getting better Quality of health care very low