South Asia Review

Due to British Imperialism, India was under British control for hundreds of years. In the 1900's the people of India began seeking independence from Britain.

Also in the 1900's Pakistan and Bangladesh broke away from India. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are Islam nations while India is mostly Hindu.

Today, India has a limited government with a parliament for their law making body.

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Political

The countries of South Asia are generally poor.

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​Economic

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Based on the chart, which South Asia country is the most developed? 

Landforms: Himalaya Mountains, Hindu Kush Mountains, Khyber Pass, Deccan Plateau, Great Indian Desert

Bodies of Water: Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Ganges River, Indus River

Countries: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives

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​Geographic

The Indus Valley Civilization grew up along the Indus River. Its two major cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, had sewage systems and used standardized bricks.

The Aryans invaded around 1500 bc and brought with them the Vedas (important writings of the Hindu gods and goddesses). They also brought with them the caste system.

India used the caste system to organize their society for over a 1000 years. There are 4 levels of castes organized by occupation. Below the castes are the Untouchables (Dalits). These people were treated poorly and faced discrimination.

The British expanded their empire into India (British Imperialism) and ruled India for around 200 years. This sparked an independence movement among Indian people.

Mahatma Gandhi protested against British rule and the unfair treatment of the Untouchables (Dalits).

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