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The document discusses key facts about India, including its large size, climate influenced by the Himalayas and monsoons, growing economy with cottage industries, important agriculture occurring in the Indo-Gangetic Plain including rice production, large population of over 1.1 billion people mostly living in rural areas, long history with British colonial rule ending in 1947 independence led by Gandhi, Hindu religious practices of 80% of the population such as reincarnation, and sacred cows.

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DO IT NOW Agenda On a scrap piece of paper, answer the following question: How could a large population affect your daily life?
Exploring India
The Land
The Land India is (1) 1/3 the size of the United States
The Land India is (1) 1/3 the size of the United States In the north are the (2) HIMALAYA and KARAKORAM mountain ranges
Climate
Climate Most places in India are warm or hot most of the year because the (3) HIMALAYA block cold air entering from the north
Climate Most places in India are warm or hot most of the year because the (3) HIMALAYA block cold air entering from the north (4) MONSOONS, or seasonal winds that bring rain, are and important in鍖uence of Indias climate
Climate Most places in India are warm or hot most of the year because the (3) HIMALAYA block cold air entering from the north (4) MONSOONS, or seasonal winds that bring rain, are and important in鍖uence of Indias climate The monsoons cause a hot dry season and a milder rainy season
Why do the Himalaya affect the temperature of India? 1. They block hot air blowing into the Indian Ocean 2. They block cool air blowing south from China 3. They grow every year because of plate tectonics
Geography and Climate
Geography and Climate
Economy
Economy Indias economy is growing
Economy Indias economy is growing There are many (5) COTTAGE INDUSTRIES, or businesses in rural villages where families use their own equipment to produce goods such as cotton, silk cloth, rugs, and leather products
Economy Indias economy is growing There are many (5) COTTAGE INDUSTRIES, or businesses in rural villages where families use their own equipment to produce goods such as cotton, silk cloth, rugs, and leather products Other industry includes textiles, iron, and steel
Why do you think people in rural areas work in cottage industries? 1. They like to work from home 2. They dont want to work in a factory 3. They dont have factories or of鍖ces to work in
Economy: Agriculture
Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important
Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the
Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the
Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the
Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the Worlds leading producer of (7) RICE
Population
Population Second-largest in the world
Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people
Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people Of鍖cial language: (9) HINDI
Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people Of鍖cial language: (9) HINDI 74% of people live in (10) RURAL villages
Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people Of鍖cial language: (9) HINDI 74% of people live in (10) RURAL villages Delhi, Calcutta, and Bombay are cities in India with over (11) 5 million people each
History
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources In the 1900s the Indians fought for independence
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources In the 1900s the Indians fought for independence
History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources In the 1900s the Indians fought for independence (13) MOHANDAS GANDHI led a peaceful movement that gained India its independence in (14) 1947
Culture
Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism
Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism Other religions: Islam, Christianity, Sikhism
Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism Other religions: Islam, Christianity, Sikhism Hindus believe that all living things have souls. After passing away, the soul is reborn and returns to Earth. This is repeated several times and is known as (14) REINCARNATION.
Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism Other religions: Islam, Christianity, Sikhism Hindus believe that all living things have souls. After passing away, the soul is reborn and returns to Earth. This is repeated several times and is known as (14) REINCARNATION. (15) COWS are considered sacred
People and Animals
Traveling in India
Taj Mahal
How does the population density of India compare to the population density of the United States? 1. They have less land and more people, so its more crowded 2. They have more land and more people, so its the same 3. They have more land and less people, so its less crowded
Where is the highest population density and why? 1. In the mountains because of the beautiful scenery and natural resources that can be mined 2. Along the rivers and coasts because of agriculture and trade 3. In the middle of the country along the Deccan Plateau because theres plenty of space

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  • 1. DO IT NOW Agenda On a scrap piece of paper, answer the following question: How could a large population affect your daily life?
  • 4. The Land India is (1) 1/3 the size of the United States
  • 5. The Land India is (1) 1/3 the size of the United States In the north are the (2) HIMALAYA and KARAKORAM mountain ranges
  • 7. Climate Most places in India are warm or hot most of the year because the (3) HIMALAYA block cold air entering from the north
  • 8. Climate Most places in India are warm or hot most of the year because the (3) HIMALAYA block cold air entering from the north (4) MONSOONS, or seasonal winds that bring rain, are and important in鍖uence of Indias climate
  • 9. Climate Most places in India are warm or hot most of the year because the (3) HIMALAYA block cold air entering from the north (4) MONSOONS, or seasonal winds that bring rain, are and important in鍖uence of Indias climate The monsoons cause a hot dry season and a milder rainy season
  • 10. Why do the Himalaya affect the temperature of India? 1. They block hot air blowing into the Indian Ocean 2. They block cool air blowing south from China 3. They grow every year because of plate tectonics
  • 15. Economy Indias economy is growing There are many (5) COTTAGE INDUSTRIES, or businesses in rural villages where families use their own equipment to produce goods such as cotton, silk cloth, rugs, and leather products
  • 16. Economy Indias economy is growing There are many (5) COTTAGE INDUSTRIES, or businesses in rural villages where families use their own equipment to produce goods such as cotton, silk cloth, rugs, and leather products Other industry includes textiles, iron, and steel
  • 17. Why do you think people in rural areas work in cottage industries? 1. They like to work from home 2. They dont want to work in a factory 3. They dont have factories or of鍖ces to work in
  • 19. Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important
  • 20. Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the
  • 21. Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the
  • 22. Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the
  • 23. Economy: Agriculture Agriculture is extremely important Most of Indias best farmland lies in the (6) INDO-GANGETIC Plain, which is along the Indus River in Pakistan and the Worlds leading producer of (7) RICE
  • 26. Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people
  • 27. Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people Of鍖cial language: (9) HINDI
  • 28. Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people Of鍖cial language: (9) HINDI 74% of people live in (10) RURAL villages
  • 29. Population Second-largest in the world (8) 1.1 BILLION people Of鍖cial language: (9) HINDI 74% of people live in (10) RURAL villages Delhi, Calcutta, and Bombay are cities in India with over (11) 5 million people each
  • 31. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations
  • 32. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s
  • 33. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources
  • 34. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources
  • 35. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources
  • 36. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources In the 1900s the Indians fought for independence
  • 37. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources In the 1900s the Indians fought for independence
  • 38. History Thousands of years ago, there were rich, powerful ancient civilizations Many empires rose and fell, until the (12) BRITISH took over in the 1700s The British kept India as a colony and used its natural resources In the 1900s the Indians fought for independence (13) MOHANDAS GANDHI led a peaceful movement that gained India its independence in (14) 1947
  • 40. Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism
  • 41. Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism Other religions: Islam, Christianity, Sikhism
  • 42. Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism Other religions: Islam, Christianity, Sikhism Hindus believe that all living things have souls. After passing away, the soul is reborn and returns to Earth. This is repeated several times and is known as (14) REINCARNATION.
  • 43. Culture (15) 80% of people practice Hinduism Other religions: Islam, Christianity, Sikhism Hindus believe that all living things have souls. After passing away, the soul is reborn and returns to Earth. This is repeated several times and is known as (14) REINCARNATION. (15) COWS are considered sacred
  • 47. How does the population density of India compare to the population density of the United States? 1. They have less land and more people, so its more crowded 2. They have more land and more people, so its the same 3. They have more land and less people, so its less crowded
  • 48. Where is the highest population density and why? 1. In the mountains because of the beautiful scenery and natural resources that can be mined 2. Along the rivers and coasts because of agriculture and trade 3. In the middle of the country along the Deccan Plateau because theres plenty of space

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