1. History and Culture in South Asia

2. Dinner Conversation
Today I learned about the history and culture in South Asia
British Raj Parliamentary Republic Aryans
Islam Hinduism
Buddhist Caste System

3. Aryans Hunters and herders from the northwest
Organized into four groups
Priests Warriors Artisans and Farmers Enslaved people

4. British Raj British Reign began in the late 1700s
Fight for Independence
Who encouraged the Indian people to seek self rule?
Mahatma Ghandi
1957 independence from Britain

6. Parliamentary Republic
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Executive branch get power from the legislative body
President and Prime Minister
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Nepal and Bhutan

7. Major Religions Islam Buddhism
Was the result of invasions that occurred first entered India as traders and missionaries in the 700s
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Buddhism
Originated in India
Liberation from endless rebirth
Sri Lanka

9. Major Religions Hinduism Read the information sheet
Answer the questions on the back of the sheet
You will have 10 minutes to finish the worksheet
If you finish earlier study for quiz on Friday, remember both physical and political

10. Protecting the Dalits
Working with a partner you will interpret the different protections and rights given to the dalits in your own words. On the back of the reading is space to interpret the different articles in your own words.
Dalits: (Untouchables) Means oppressed
Scheduled Tribes/Class: Essentially means those in a lower class, typically the Untouchables. Sudras may also be included due to their status as a lower class.

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