Chapter 24- South Asia

18, 1000

Indias constitution recognizes _____ major language groups, but more than _______ languages and dialects are spoken in India

4000 years

Indias culture and history date back ______________, and many invaders came to conquer India over the years.

over 1 billion

Indias population

absorbed, customs, traditions

Invaders ended up being ____________ into population and as a result India is a blend of many different _________ and ________.

states

It opperates similar to the U.S., with many _____________ held together by a strong national government

tourism, Himalayas

______________ is a growing industry with people wanting to come and climb the ___________________ - which helps economy but has increased trash on mountains

Hindi, english

______________ is the official language, but _____________ is very common language especially in government and businesses

Europeans, 1500's

______________ moved into establish trade markets in the _________.

Fishing

_______________ - tuna, marlin, sharks - is the primary economic activity

Sherpas

________________ are of Tibetan ancestry and serve as mountain guides in the Everest Region

Hinduism

________________ is the main religion of Nepal, but still shows some Buddhist influence

bangalore

_________________ is high tech center with computer company taking atvantage of low wages

Buddhism, mandela

_________________ is the official religion of bhutan and its people practice a Tibetan style that uses ______________- or geometric designs that are symbols of the universe

religion

___________________ is a powerful force in both nepal and bhutan

West Pakistan and East Pakistan, Islam, 100, 1971

____________________ and ___________________ shared a religious bond (___________________) but ethnic differnce and ____________mile seperation drove them to civil war (_____) creating Bangledesh as a country

Bollywood, Mumbai

______________________ is the indian film industry centered in ______________ and movies are very popular entertainment

Pakistan, bangledesh, bangledesh

_________________________ and _________________ are both really poor. _________________ is one of the poorest in the world.

pakistan

_____________________________ is more restrictive of woman- requiring seclusion and wearing of veils in public

Caste system, Hinduism, dharma, reincarnation

________________________________ is the cornerstone of ______________________ and indian culture- each person is born into a saste level (class of society) and it is their ________________, or moral obligation to live out that caste- can move only through _________________________.

timber

_______________is very important, but deforestation is a problem in Nepal and Bhutan

30, tourism

a nearly ________ year long civil war began in 1980's and claimed the lives of thousands of Sri Lankans and severely damaged _________ in the country

2/3

about _______ of indias population rely on farming for livelihood

caused discrimination and limited peoples abitliy to improve their life

affects of the caste system

Highland Climate

alond the Himalayays is what climate?

Ganges

comes from central Himalayas and flow eastward across North India

Peccan Plateau

covers much of South India and is flanked by the Western and Eastern Ghats

economies, half

despite having one of the worlds largest ______________, about ________ of indias population lives in poverty

Fishing

ecconomic activity that is carried out in the waters off coast and rivers

British, partition

end of the __________________ rule brought ________________ or division or British India which led to much violence between India(hindus) and Pakistan(muslims)

Indus

flows West and south through Pakistan and into the Arabian Sea

timber, deforestation

heavy harvesting of ____________can lead to _________________________. Which intensifies flooding damage, hurts soil, and destroys wildlife habitats

storm surges

high waters that come inland and swamp low lying areas

Ganges

important for water and also sacred to Hindus

democracy

india has the worlds largest ____________.

industry

lack of major ___________, but continue to work to modernize

Subcontinent

large landmass that is smaller than a continent, but part of a larger one

Pakistan, Indus valley civilization, 2500B.C.

largest of the worlds civilizations arose in what is now ________ is called ___________________________(_________B.C.)

Karakorum Mountains

located North of Himalayas and East of Hindu Kush- home of the 2nd highest peak (K2)

Hindu Kush

located at the west end of the himalayas and form a border between Pakistan and Afghanistan

subsistence farming

most rely on ____________________ farming, working on very small plots with enough to feed their families

kingdoms

nepal and bhutan are ___________________ with strong religous traditions

indpendent

nepal and bhutan have been consistantly _____________ unlike neighbors

islamic

pakistan and bangledesh is primarily ___________________, but are few differences

Urdi, Punjab, Arabic

pakistan official language is ___________, but ___________ and _________ are very common.

monsoons

seasonal winds

Tropical wet/rainforest

southwest is what climate?

Himalaya Mountains

system of parallel ranges that stretch for 1,500 miles and form a giant barrier between China and South Asia

Mt. Everest

tallest in the world (29,035)

Islam, christianity, sikhism, buddhism

the remaining indians practice ____________, ______________, _______________, and ___________________.

Alluvial Plains

the rivers create ________________, which is rich farmland created by flooding

microcredit. Bangladesh

the use of ________________(small loans) made available to entrepreneurs (those who start businesses) has helped economic developement- started in ______________________.

water and soil

two important resources in the region

cyclone

violent storm with fierce winds and heavy rain

rain- which is needed for ag, but destroys some low lying areas of India and Bangledesh

what do monsoons bring?

Mother Ganges- believe it is the earthly home of the goddess Ganga and worship the river itself

what do the hindus call the ganges river? Why is it sacred?

4th

what does india rank for coal production

variety of hardwood trees (teak, sandalwood, bamboo)

what does the forest provide

human waste and industrial waste

what fills the Ganges river everyday?

monsoons

what is affecting South asias climate?

iron ore

what product does india lead in exporting

each year, October-February

when do dry winds blow from northeast?

each year, June-September moist ocean air and heavy rainfall

when do winds blow from the southwest? What do they bring in?

1947

when was india granted independance

Himalayas

where do all the river systems begin

Mohandas Gandhi

who led a non violent resistance against the british contol

Jawaharal Nehru- associate of Gandhi

who was indias first prime minister

Brahmaputra

winds East then West, and South through Bangledesh

6, Muslims sultans, 1968

(Maldives) _________ dynasties of ______________ ____________________ ruled the Maldives until it became a republic in __________.

farming

(Maldives) ______________ is limited by lack of land and most food is imported

Buddhists, Hindus, Arab, Islam

(Maldives) originally settled by _______________ and _____________, but _________ traders made frequent visits and the population had converted to __________ by the 1100's

1500's, 1948

(Sri Lanka) Europeans began to colonize in the _____________ and the british ultimatly colonized until its independence in __________. (was originally called ceylon until 1972)

Buddhism

(Sri Lanka) groups adopted ___________________ and built an advanced civilization

Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra

3 river systems in South Asia

bangali

Bangledesh official language is ___________________.

1950's Green Revolution

During _______ India struggled to feed its population, the ___________________ began and focused on scientific methods to increase yields, now india can feed itself and has surplus crops

rise

Education has improved steadily and the literacy rate continues to _________.

Siddhartha Gautama, Nepal

Founder of Buddhism, ____________________________________, was born in present day _________________ in the 6th century BC

Himalayas

Help block colder northern air and keep the area very temperate

West Pakistan(pakistan), East Pakistan(bangledesh), Hindus, Muslims

Independance seperated India from _______________ and ____________. - led to violence between _____________ and _________.

democratic republic, 1950

India adopted a constitution and became a __________________________ in _____.

Kashmir

India and Pakistan have clashed frequently over years, often over _________________________ a disputed territory between two countries

mica

India supplies most of the worlds ____________, which is a key component in electrical equiptment and helps to boost the nations growing computer industry

muslim, china

Kashmir is a predominatly ___________________ but india feels it has rightful control and even ___________ claims a part of Kashmir

family, 1

Life in india revolves around the _____________, most families are large with many generations from a family living under ____ roof

Pakistan, bangledesh

Like india, ____________________ and _________________ are young countries with ancient history

agriculture

Like other south asian countries, Sri Lankas economy is built on _______________- rice, tea, rubber, coconuts

climate change

Maldives are relatively peaceful land, but face challenges due to _____________ ______________ which may flood entire country, possibly by 2100.

cyclone

Most extreme weather

vegitarian

Most indians eat a largly ____________________ diet based on rice, beans, bread- some indians eat meat, fish, and chicken in some spicy dishes

arranged marriages

Most indians practice the custom of ________________________________- though young and wealthy urban people are increasingly choosing own partners

Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi

Nehrus daughter and grandson

himalayas

Nepal and Bhutan are located in _________________________ and have isolated the countries

agriculture

Nepal and Bhutans economy is built on ______________.

constitutional monarchies

Nepal and bhutan are ___________________ _________________ - where the ruler's powers are limited by a constitution and elected leaders

Humid subtropical

Northeast is what climate

Thar Desert and Semi Arid Lands

Northwestern part, along the indus river, is the ______________ and ______________________.

British, 1857, raj

_____________ took control of India in _______ - the ______(period of British control) lasted 90 years

Ganges

One of the most polluted rivers in the world

democracy, millitary

Pakistan and Bangledesh have has some ______________________ but mostly ________________ rule

2, nuclear weapons

Pakistan and India have fought _____ wars against eachother and each has tested _______________________________ making situation even more tense

soccer, field hockey, cricket

Popular sports in india

Subcontinent

South Asia is a .......

Tropical wet and dry with Tropical grassland

Southeast is what climate?

2, sinhalese, tamils

Sri Lanka- made of ______ groups, the ____________________- from india that crossed the strait in the 6th century BC and the ____________- Hindus from southern india to settle in northern Sri Lanka

river delta ,Bay of Bengal

The ganges and brahmaputra meet to form a huge _______________, and enter the _____________________.

109

The highest __#__ mountains in the world are all located in this region

Indo-Gangetic Plain

The rivers form the _________________ and is home to most of the regions population

Storm surges

What are cyclons able to bring?

Broke of from Africa and drifted North then it collided with central asia and forcing the Himalayian mountains to form

What happened when the subcontinent broke off

hydroelectricity

What is the government working on to help with the power

Temples line the river and Pilgrims come to drink, bathe, purify themselves and even spread ashes of deceased famiy members there

What line the river? What traditions do others do at the Ganges River?

80%, Hinduism, reincarnation, karma

________% of Indians practice ________________ and believe in ______________________(rebirth after death) and ________________(moral consequences of a persons actions)

pop, sitar

__________ music is growing, but _________ music is popular and traditional instrument

Hindu kings, Nepal, Buddhist priests

____________ _____________ traditionally ruled _____________ while _________ ______________ controlled Bhutan

Nehru, prime ministers

____________ daughter and grandson both became ____________________ and were both assasinated. Despite that India is a peaceful and fairly stable democracy.

Mumbai

_____________ is indias most prosperous and industrialized city