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Intro to India
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Subcontinent: a large landmass that is part of a continent
- Border dispute
- Inflation
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Gender inequality
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Indus to India
Life develops in the Indus Plain
- Fertile region
- Well protected
Life in Indus
- Major Cities:
- Harappan
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Grid patterned streets
- Water & public drainage systems
- Citadels - fortress walls
- Farmers, merchants, traders
Priest King
Culture
- Closer social equality
- Fairly prosperous
- Religion - theocracy
- Economy - trade (used Indus)
"Don't know much about history..."
- Historians unable to read Indus Civilization writing
- Learn More: Indus Web Quest
Other Features: Google Earth
Bollywood
Other features:
- Mountainous - "encased" in mountains
- Plateaus
- Plains
Where was life likely to develop first?
India Today
- People
- Government
- Economy
- Essential to crop growth
- No monsoon = famine
Monsoons
Importance of the Monsoons:
- Derived from the Arabic word "mausim" which means season
- Refer to seasonal winds in the Indian subcontinent
- Warm air and heavy rains from the Indian Ocean
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Geography
Challenges Facing India Today:
- Population:
http://www.cbsnews.com/2102-501369_162-20121163.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody
*ADN Article
- 1,189,172,906 (July 2011 est.) (2nd)
- 8.3% economic growth rate (GDP) (10th)
- $3,400 per capita GDP (163rd)
By 2025 - India is projected to be the most populous country in the world surpassing even China.
Review:
What role did geography play in the development of early Indian civilization?
What are some of the challenges India faces today?
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