Geography
Subcontinent
Part of a larger continent (India)
Government not based on religion
Secular
What is civil disobedience? give an example
Refusing to follow unfair laws peacefully ex: Ghandi refusing British laws or leading peaceful protests
What type of government does India have today?
Democracy (Democratic Republic)
Why is India considered secular?
Becuase the government does not support or favor any one religion
Why did Britain want to control India?
To gain resources
What is the Buddhist state of enlightenment where there is no suffering or desire and the cycle of rebirth ends?
Nirvana
What is the caste system and how does it affect people's lives?
A system that divides people into social classes based on birth. It affects jobs, opportunities, and social interactions.
Why are monsoons important to farmers in South Asia?
They bring needed rainfall that farmers rely on to grow crops
Why do wet monsoons bring rain?
WARM air rises over land, pulling in MOIST air from the ocean which causes RAIN
What is a drought?
No rain for a long time
Founder of Islam
Muhammad
What religion has most influenced life in India?
Hinduism
Wet monsoon
brings wind from the ocean to the land
How did Britain benefit from controlling India?
They gained valuable resources like cotton, spices and tea and made money through trade.
Why was India divided into India and Pakistan? What was it called? What religions were involved?
Partition was conflict between the Hindus (India) and Muslims (Pakistan)
Founder of Buddhism
What does democracy mean?
People vote for leaders
How many branches of government does India have?
THREE
Who built the Taj Mahal? and what defines Mughal architecture?
Muslim rulers (Mughal Empire) Domes, arches and large decorative buildings
How did Indians feel about British rule?
They felt it was UNFAIR because Britain TOOK RESOURCES and gave Indians little POWER
How do karma and reincarnation connect?
Karma is your actions and it determines what happens to you in your next life through reincarnation
Why was Gandhi important to India's independence and what did he think about protests?
He believed in nonviolent protest and civil disobedience. He thought people should RESIST UNFAIR laws to bring CHANGE.
Founder of Sikhism
Guru Nanak
What is the purpose of the kirpan?
Reminds Sikhs to protect others and stand up for JUSTICE