South AsiaPakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives

Map-Work• Locate the terms on the map and answer the

questions on the handout.• Blue/black ink• Color in/outline political map side• Physical Geography w/s

History• Culture Hearth

• Indus Valley civilization• Harappa civilization

• Aryans• Indo-European nomadic group that came through the Hindu Kush mountains. • Brought over their language (Sanskrit), social structure (caste system), and

faith (Hinduism)

• Moguls• There were several kingdoms/ empires that came through India. • For example: Mauyran (Asoka), Kushan Kingdom, and the Guptas

• The Moguls would be the last significant Muslim control in India• The Taj Mahal was built during the Mogul rule by Emperor Shah Jahan

• British Control• Would be the last imperial rule in India. • Lasted until 1947• Independence was achieved through a non-violent resistance led by Gandhi.• When India gained independence there was religious conflict between the

Hindus and Muslims. This created a split to the country. Muslims migrated North creating Pakistan and East Pakistan (now called Bangladesh).

• India’s population today is roughly 80% Hindu

British Legacy• 11.2• How did Britain harm/benefit India during

colonialism?• Kashmir…article• Take 20 notes from article

Religion Review• Two major religions emerged in India:• Hinduism• Buddhism• Review video and questions• Read the Scared Cow and CasteSystem

• Other religions in India:• Jainism• Sikhism

Green Revolution and Outsourcing:• Green Revolution assignment• Read Outsourcing box on page 292.• What is Outsourcing?• What type of jobs are sent to India?• What are the benefits/concerns of outsourcing? (American

perspective)

Current Issues• Poverty• http://www.unicef.org/india/children_2356.htm

• Population• 11.4• Read “Keeping Malthus at Bay”

• Pollution• Ganges River• http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/expedition_blue_plan

et_india_crew_video• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17254642

• Video: India

Further information…• In Sri Lanka there are two major ethnic groups—

Sinhalese and Tamils.• See Classroom Blog: There will be a question you will need to

answer related to Sri Lanka.

• Buddhism is the dominate religion in Nepal and Bhutan. It is actually the official religion of Bhutan.

• Bhutan only allows 1,000 people within their country a year. Has very strict guidelines on tourism.

• Bhutan’s economic mantra is “gross national happiness”.

• 60% of Maldives foreign currency earnings comes from tourism. It is a huge tourist spot for Europeans. Would be similar to the Caribbean for Americans.

Film: “The Cup”• How does “The Cup” reflect Bhutan’s culture.

Provide examples.• The film was made by a Bhutanese filmmaker.

What was his point of view on China? Why do you think the Bhutan population would not approve of China and their policies?• The last question you will have to critically examine

comments made throughout film,

Amazing Race: Focus India• Each hour will be divided up into teams.• Tuesday in your teams you will create a name for your team and

review/research information on India.• Wed/Thurs will be the race!• You will visit five stations. Each station has a different theme of

questions and challenges. As a team you will need to answer and complete the questions/challenges. • Themes: Religion, History, Culture/Entertainment, Current Issues, and Physical

Geography.

• If you answer all the questions correctly you will earn 3pts• If you answer all but one question correct you will earn 2pts• If you answer some questions right but miss two or more then you will

only earn 1pt.• If you miss all questions you will earn zero pts. • When done you will be given a clue to the next destination of questions. • The team that finishes first will earn 5 extra pts., 2nd team 3pts, and 3rd

team 1pt. to add to their total.• The team that earns the must points in the end wins! Each winning

team will earn a treat and extra credit points.