Copy this flag into your notes using color! Which nation does this flag represent? 9/20/11

Copy this flag into your notes using color! Which nation does this flag represent? 9/20/11

LACK OF INTEREST IN MATERIAL THINGS AND EMPHASIS ON THE SPIRITUAL PURITY, TRUE PATH THE WHEEL OF LAW OF DHARMA FAITH, CONNECTION TO THE EARTH AND FERTILITY

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TAJ MAHAL

JAMA MASJID

INDIA GATE

Red Fort

GANDHI

BENGAL TIGER

INDIAN COBRA

HINDU

South Asia Map You must be familiar with the political and physical landscape of South Asia. Using the Red Atlas, you will create a political and physical map of South Asia. The maps will be collected and graded for accuracy. You will take a South Asia Map Quiz on the block day this week (Thurs or Fri).

Staple your maps in the following order: 1. Assignment Sheet (w/your name on it!) 2. Political Map 3. Physical Map Place your map packet on the blue chair. Take out your assignment book. The map quiz has been moved back to Mon. 9/26 Then, take out your notes. Reminder: if you did not finish or even start the Unit 1 Test, it is YOUR responsibility to schedule time to finish before Friday. FASCINATING FACTS: 9/21/11 INDIA

POPULATION IS 1.2 BILLION (about 1 out of every 6 people in the world is from India)

350 million Indians speak English, that s more people than live in the entire United States

800 million people in India live on less than $2 a day and 40% of the world s poor live in India

Between 2003-2007 IBM invested more than $2 billion in India

It is estimated that by the year 2015, 3.5 million white collar jobs will be outsourced from the U.S., with India being the top outsourcing destination

India has the world s largest HIV/AIDS population

India has 17% of the world s population but only 4% of its fresh water

In 1949 there were 10,000 Indians living in America, as of 2007 there were about 2.2 million

Of an estimated 140 million children in primary school in India, 55 million will not complete four years of school

In 2005 over 80,000 students from India came to the U.S. for higher education

Between 1990 and 2006 trade between the U.S. and India increased about 400% and totaled over $26 billion

Yoga is the fastest growing leisure activity in the United States

There are about 850 different languages/dialects spoken in India

47% of the children in India are malnourished

By 2015 it is estimated that 70% of the world s media and entertainment revenues will come from Asia, with India accounting for more than half of this 70%

97% of the people living in Mumbai are exposed to air that fails to meet World Health Organization standards

The annual income in India is only $500 (2006)

It is estimated that by 2030 India s urban population will double to 600 million. The city of Bombay will have 35 million, making it the most populated city in the world

Human beings first cultivated cotton in India 5,000 years ago

Due to water shortages many people in Mumbai have to get water delivered to them by truck

India is home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world, dating back over 5,000 years

Country Biography: Republic of India Takes notes! You will be expected to know this information.

OFFICIAL NAME REPUBLIC OF INDIA

LOCATION ABSOLUTE 20 N, 80 E RELATIVE Bordered by Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, Nepal and Pakistan

COMPARATIVE SIZE SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 1/3 OF THE UNITED STATES

POPULATION 1,189,172,906 2 nd in the World

GOVERNMENT TYPE FEDERAL REPUBLIC

LEADER PRIME MINISTER MANMOHAN SINGH

CAPITAL NEW DELHI

MAJOR CITIES 1. CALCUTTA (KOLKATA) 2. BOMBAY (MUMBAI) 3. NEW DELHI

POLITICAL DIVISION 7 TERRITORIES 28 STATES

CLIMATE VARIES FROM TROPICAL MONSOON IN THE SOUTH TO TEMPERATE IN THE NORTH

LIFE EXPECTANCY MALE 67.46 FEMALE 72.61

INFANT MORTALITY RATE 47.15/1,OOO LIVE BIRTHS 52 nd in the World

RELIGIONS HINDU 80.5% MUSLIM 13.4% CHRISTIAN 2.3% SIKH 1.9%

IMPORT PARTNERS CHINA 11.2% USA 6.5% UAE 6% Saudi Arabia 5.7%

EXPORT PARTNERS UAE 12.5% USA 11.1% CHINA 6.1%

CURRENCY RUPEE

GNI PPP per Capita $2900

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS NOT MANDATORY 16 TO VOLUNTEER WOMEN OFFICERS ALLOWED IN NON- COMBATANT ROLES ONLY

FLAG DESCRIPTION - three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green, with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band MEANING see next slide

LACK OF INTEREST IN MATERIAL THINGS AND EMPHASIS ON THE SPIRITUAL PURITY, TRUE PATH THE WHEEL OF LAW OF DHARMA FAITH, CONNECTION TO THE EARTH AND FERTILITY

Textbook Scavenger Hunt Scan the pages & answer the questions. Turn to page 72. What can you tell me about these religions? Turn to page 287. After Hinduism and Buddhism ruled in India, what other religion entered the region? Turn to page 498. Who were the moguls? What effect did they have on Indian culture? Look at the political cartoon on page 703. What does this tell you about India during the 1800s? Turn to page 833. Which man helped India gain independence from Great Britain? Turn to page 1019. What happened to India in the 20 th century? What nations did it become?

So... why study India? With a partner, come up with 5 strong reasons why we NEED to study India and the rest of southern Asia. Put your list on the board.