india. india - land subcontinent – a large landmass that is part of another continent, but...
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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– Seasonal winds that bring warm, moist air from
the Indian Ocean.
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.
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.
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
India - Religion
• Brahma – Creator of World
• Vishnu – Preserver of Universe
• Shiva – Destroyer to re-create
• Caste – social class based on person’s ancestry
India - History
Gained independence from Great Britain in 1947.
The former territory was broken up into two different countries:
India(Hindu)Pakistan (Islam)