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India

India. India - Land. Subcontinent – a large landmass that is part of another continent, but distinctly different. India - Land. Major Mountain Chains Himalaya and Karakoram Form Northern Border Eastern and Western Ghats Form Southern Border. India - Land. Monsoons

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India

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  1. India

  2. India - Land Subcontinent – a large landmass that is part of another continent, but distinctly different.

  3. India - Land • Major Mountain Chains • Himalaya and Karakoram • Form Northern Border • Eastern and Western Ghats • Form Southern Border

  4. India - Land • Monsoons • Seasonal winds that bring warm, moist air from the Indian Ocean.

  5. India - Economy The Green Revolution – effort to use modern techniques and science to increase production of food. Ex. Dams and stronger strains of: wheat, rice, pesticides, and corn.

  6. India - Economy • Jute • Plant fiber used to make: rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing. • Cottage Industry • Home or village-based industry in which family members supply their own equipment to make goods.

  7. India - Religion • Hinduism – religion based on blended beliefs of several ancient Aryan tribes. • Reincarnation – soul continues journey until “perfection” is reached. • Believe it is wrong to kill any animal • Cows sacred

  8. India - Religion • Brahma – Creator of World • Vishnu – Preserver of Universe • Shiva – Destroyer to re-create

  9. Caste – social class based on person’s ancestry

  10. The Untouchables

  11. India - History Gained independence from Great Britain in 1947. The former territory was broken up into two different countries: India(Hindu) Pakistan (Islam)

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