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Regions and Culture

Sep 7­4:56 PM

Today's Objectives:

*Identify the elements that make up people's culture

*Identify clues to understanding a specific culture, that of India

*Recognize how cultures interact

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September 07, 2014

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What are customs?­ ways of living that people practice regularly over time

What are some of our customs?What do we do on a regular basis? How do we live?

THINK: What do you think each of these customs tells us about our culture?

Sep 7­4:45 PM

Look at the map on p.15.Where does Azeez live?

*New Delhi, India

Where does New Delhi lie in relation to the Tropic of Cancer? What does this tell you about its climate?

*just north of the Tropic of Cancer; in a subtropical climate

Roughly which line of latitude borders India's southern tip?

*roughly 10 degrees N latitude

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THINK: Why does India have more than one major religion?

*Muslims settled there after Hindus already lived there

Why is English a major language in India?

*The English­speaking British ruled India for about 100 years

Sep 7­5:01 PM

How would you draw a timeline to show the sequence of groups living and arriving in India?

Hindus Muslims British

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September 07, 2014

Sep 7­5:05 PM

What are values?

*things that people believe are the most important things in life

From where do people gain their values?

*often from family members who pass down religious beliefs

What are Azeez's values?

*that all living things have souls, the importance of simplicity, not being attracted to money, kindness to all living creatures, a vegetarian diet

Sep 7­5:12 PM

Why does Azeez study so many different languages?*many different languages are spoken in his country

THINK: What is the cause for no meat or eggs being served at school lunch?*the religious belief that no animals are to be hurt

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September 07, 2014

Sep 7­5:21 PM

What is the role of a capital in a country?

What kind of government does India have?

Jul 31­12:37 PM

India versus United StatesElements that make up culture

INDIA:Religious beliefs:

Language:

Play:

Home:

Food:

Role of Women:

School:

Government:

UNITED STATES:Religious beliefs:

Language:

Play:

Home:

Food:

Role of Women:

School:

Government:

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September 07, 2014

Jul 31­12:59 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXCzASfsAeI

Children of the WorldWhat is the same?What is different?