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Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 1: Road to Independence
Religious Conflict
Textbook pg. 608-610
Independence Movement• 1920’s – 1930’s: Gandhi was able to unite
the Muslims and Hindus–Worked together for independence
• Economic Differences–Hindus: Wealthier–Muslims: Peasants
• 1940’s: Both groups began to fear they would be ruled by the other
1946• Britain offered
independence to India
• Leaders must agree on a form of government
• Muslims and Hindus could not agree
• Riots broke out – thousands of people died
August 15, 1947Independence and Partition
Migration: 12 million people
East Pakistan• 1,100 miles between East and West Pakistan• 1 government: all were Muslim• East Pakistan: Bengali ethnic group• West Pakistan: Spoke Urdu–Urdu became the official language of the
country• Different industries–West: factories–East: agriculture
Disagreements
• East Pakistan paid more taxes• Most of the money went to West Pakistan• Most positions in government were held
by West Pakistanis
1971: Bangladesh
• India and Pakistan have fought 3 wars
• Last war, led to the independence of Bangladesh
Ch. 29:The Countries of South Asia Section 2: India’s People and
Economy
Religious Life
Textbook pg. 614-615
Hinduism• Ancient• Polytheistic• Unity of life: everything
has a soul• Soul comes from the
Creator, Brahma• Ganges River: holy• Goal: unity with
Brahma• Reincarnation
•Social hierarchy•Born into a particular group•Each level has its own duties•People can improve their standings in their next lifetime by living correctly•Not as strict today – trying to make life better for “untouchables”
Other Religions in India
• Islam• Christianity• Sikhism: Combination of Islam and
Hinduism• Jainism: Teaches that violence of any kind
is wrong
HOMEWORK: Assessment: #1-3
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