1. South Asia: India Unit 8 Day 1
Chapter 25 Section 1
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2. What is the early history of India?
When invaders tried to conquer India, the culture was absorbed
Early 1500’s: Muslims conquer and create Mughal Empire
Customs conflict with native Hindus
Indian culture is a blend of many cultures and customs.
Mughal empire is Muslim and conflicts with native religion

3. What role did Britain play?
Many European nations traded with India
British win out and control trade
In 1857, British take control of ruling India beginning the raj (lasted ~90 years)
Nonviolent movement began by Mahatma Gandhi
Wanted freedom from Britain raj
India granted freedom in 1947
Violence between Hindus and Muslims breaks out
Raj lasted for about 90 years

4. What government is in India?
Largest democracy in the world
Mix of American & British
States held together by a strong central government
Leader of the majority party is Prime Minister and head of government
Population is over a billion
1.252 billion (2013)
Government a mix of American and British
Narendra Modi took office in First prime minister to be born after Indian independence.
NEXT SLIDES: POVERTY IN INDIA

6. What are economic issues they face?
Many live in poverty
Land reform: attempts to redistribute land more evenly
Green Revolution: new farming techniques increased food production
High tech cities, such as Mumbai and Bangalore, show the future of India
Reform failed because large land holders are rich and have influence to stop land reform
GR: 1950’s India could not feed the growing population, but new farming equipment, techniques and fertilizers have helped India become self sufficient
Cities like Mumbai and Bangalore

7. What is life like in modern India?
Marriage and family at the center
Still follow arranged marriages
Largely vegetarian diet
Soccer is popular sport
Traditional music but pop music is becoming popular
Bollywood!—Local film industry in Mumbai
18 major languages
Most Indians still follow arranged marriages. ASK WHAT AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE IS!
Marriages are male dominated and divorces are RARE
Meat consumption is limited by the Muslim and Hindu religions
Traditional music uses classic Indian instruments
Local film industry in Mumbai

8. What is Hinduism?
Hindi is the official language but English is spoken widely
Hinduism: complex religion
Belief in many gods
Reincarnation: rebirth of souls after death
Karma: Actions determine how you will be reincarnated
80% of population is Hindi
Many other religions in India. However most Muslims left after Indian independence in 1947

9. What is the caste system?
System of social classes
Part of Hindu religion
4 basic castes
Each caste had certain moral duties and performed certain jobs (Dharma)
Untouchables, the Dalits, are the lowest status (not even considered a part of society)
Caused discrimination and no longer legally practiced

10. Assignment for today
Contrast the religions of Southwest Asia and India in a Venn Diagram (cite the text)
Islam and Hinduism
After your Venn diagram, explain in writing the differences between the religions in 2-3 paragraphs