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South Asia th 4 9 Weeks 3 Weeks Test Review

South Asia th 4 9 Weeks 3 Weeks Test Review

Ganges River • The Ganges has been co nsidered a sacred river in Hinduism

Ganges River • The Ganges has been co nsidered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years because of this the Ganges River has become one of the most pollutes in the world.

Partition of British India • In South Asia new political borders were created to

Partition of British India • In South Asia new political borders were created to divide the ethnic groups.

Indian Flood Zones • Silt deposits along the river systems create low areas that

Indian Flood Zones • Silt deposits along the river systems create low areas that flood easily during the spring snowmelt and seasonal rains.

Tropical Climate • Because the Indian subcontinent is so close to the equator it

Tropical Climate • Because the Indian subcontinent is so close to the equator it creates a tropical climate.

Religion in India • Most people in India practice the Hindu religion, however several

Religion in India • Most people in India practice the Hindu religion, however several other religious groups include Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, and the Sikhs.

Monsoons • Houses like this were built in Bangladesh to help adapt to the

Monsoons • Houses like this were built in Bangladesh to help adapt to the flooding that monsoons bring.

Air & Water Pollution • Air and water pollution has gotten worse as India’s

Air & Water Pollution • Air and water pollution has gotten worse as India’s population has grown. • A negative effect is that environment has been affect. • Human interaction with the environment in South Asia has intensified the environmental issues.

Caste Distinctions • Caste distinctions still exist even though they were outlawed after 1947

Caste Distinctions • Caste distinctions still exist even though they were outlawed after 1947 when Indian gained its independence.

Kashmir • Kashmir is an area of conflict in India because the region is

Kashmir • Kashmir is an area of conflict in India because the region is controlled by the Islamic people.

Religious Traditions • Old religious traditions have influenced South Asia.

Religious Traditions • Old religious traditions have influenced South Asia.

Tectonic Forces • Tectonic forces are responsible for the geographic formation of the Indian

Tectonic Forces • Tectonic forces are responsible for the geographic formation of the Indian subcontinent.

Economic Development • Countries like Nepal Bangladesh and Pakistan are less developed.

Economic Development • Countries like Nepal Bangladesh and Pakistan are less developed.

Population Density • India’s cities are located in southwest and northeast India.

Population Density • India’s cities are located in southwest and northeast India.

India’s Population Pyramid • In 2050 India is most likely going to have problems

India’s Population Pyramid • In 2050 India is most likely going to have problems paying for health care because of the high number of elderly people. • It’s a good prediction that India’s population will most likely surpass the gowth of other nations.

Himalaya Mountains • The Himalaya Mountains create a natural border between India and China.

Himalaya Mountains • The Himalaya Mountains create a natural border between India and China.

Sikhism • Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in the 15 th century.

Sikhism • Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in the 15 th century.

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