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Introduction, Physical, Economic, Historical Geography

Explore the varied economies, major industries, mineral resources, and historical events of South Asia. Delve into the economic activities, significant religions, and influential leaders that have shaped the region. Discover the rich heritage and diverse landscapes encompassing countries like India, with a focus on agriculture, industries, and the impact of iconic figures like Nehru and Gandhi.

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Introduction, Physical, Economic, Historical Geography

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  1. SOUTH ASIA Introduction, Physical, Economic, Historical Geography

  2. ECONOMICS – SOUTH ASIA • Varied Economies • DEVELOPING WORLD • $$$$$$$$

  3. Economic Activity for MOST of • SOUTH ASIA is… • AGRICULTURE!!! • ------------------------- • *SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURE* • Rice,Wheat,Corn

  4. The Green Revolution • Increased yields of food production • India is able to feed itself • Advanced agricultural technology • “miracle” crops (wheat and rice) • Applies to DEVELOPING countries

  5. Mineral Resources • India • Iron ore • Manganese • Bauxite • Copper • Northern plains • Coal • Mica • Limestone • gypsum

  6. INDUSTRIES • INDIA • Cotton & Textiles (Kashmir) • Iron and Steel • Film/Movies

  7. Religions of India • Hinduism • Belief in reincarnation and a supreme being of many forms and natures, karma • Buddhism • 4 truths doesn’t believe in any gods • Christianity • The Christian religion, founded on the life and teachings of Jesus • Jainism • Founded in the sixth century B.C., that teaches the immortality and transmigration of the soul and denies the existence of a perfect or supreme being. • Sikhism • Religion formed in the early 1500s by blending elements of Islam and Hinduism.

  8. History of SOUTH ASIA: • INVASIONS • Aryans – spread Hinduism • Mughals – Mongolia • British – colonized; *1947*

  9. TAJ MAHAL • Built by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. • National Symbol of India

  10. LEADERS IN INDIA Nehru & Gandhi

  11. Mohandas Gandhi • Satyagraha - non-violent resistance to end injustice • Ideas were rooted from Hindu beliefs, Gandhi absorbed ideas about non-violence and respect for all life.

  12. Jawaharlal Nehru • Led India for 17 years after independence • Wanted to make India a modern industrial nation. • Casteless, secular India • Secular country’s have no official religions • His daughter Indira Gandhi became prime minister

  13. Indira Gandhi • Prime Minister • 1966-77;1980-84 • Rajiv Gandhi • Prime Minister • 1984-1989

  14. India’s Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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