Do Now: What mountain ranges form the “roof” of South Asia? What is the sacred river of India? Why is considered sacred?

Caste system-is a class structure that is determined by birth.

Jati- Hindu caste or distinctive social group of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members (such as barber or potter)

Objective: Complete Warm-Up, discuss Do-Now, complete outline notes on South Asia, read article on sweatshops in India.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018South Asia Human Geography

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Human Geography of India

History and Government Pt. 1

• India and its primary religion, Hinduism, have a rigid social structure based on

the social position in which a person is born, called a caste or jati.

• Muslim invaders arrived in the 700s, culminating in a Muslim dynasty led by the

Moguls, during which time many Indians converted to Islam.

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Human Geography of India

History and Government Pt. 2

• Britain’s imperialist policy resulted in its taking direct control of India until

India won independence in 1947 and became Hindu India and Muslim

Pakistan.

• India is the world’s most populous democracy.

• Different mixes of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam – often causes tension in the

region

Population Patterns

• India is second only to China in population, and is likely to surpass China in the

next 20 years.

• Most Indians belong to two ethnic groups, though many self-identify according

to religious affiliations.

• India’s cities are some of the world’s most populated, but most of its people live

in rural areas.

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Society and Culture Today

• Indians speak more than 1,000 languages with Hindi the most widely spoken.

• Nearly 80 percent are Hindu and identify themselves by the caste system, only

13 percent are Muslim.

• In rural India, those in higher jatis live in the village center, while those in lower

jatis live in the surrounding areas.

• Nearly all Indians marry, have children, and live in extended families, but many

marriages are arranged according to jati.

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Economic Activities

• Governmental deregulation of many industries sparked economic growth, but

also contributed to economic inequality.

• Half the population works in agriculture, and farmers still rely on labor-

intensive methods.

• India has many well educated people working in the fields of high technology

and engineering.

• India’s energy consumption increases every year, as more people buy cars and

use more electricity.

Human Geography of India

Where is the highest percent of

poverty located?

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