india for 7th graders, a social study
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INDIA
THE LAND, ITS PEOPLE AND CULTURE:A SEVENTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CLAS
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Official Name Bharat (Hindi), Republic of India (English)
Capital New Delhi
Population 1,210,193,422 (2011 Census) more than a billion! (more than three times the US population)
Area 1.29 million square miles (less than one third the US land area)
Geographical Location Lies between latitudes 8 4' and 37 6 ' north and longitudes 68 7 ' and 9 25' east
Coastline Length 4725 miles
Languages India has two National languages (Central administrative). They are English (associate officiDevanagiri script). The Indian Constitution also officially recognizes 22 regional languages.
Major Religions(percentages are from2001 census)
Hinduism (80.5%, 974.2 million), Islam (13.4%, 162.2 million), Cmillion), Sikhism (1.9%, 23 million), Buddhism (0.8%, 9.7 millionmillion), other ( 0.6%, 7.2 million)
Literacy 65.38%
National Animal Tiger (Panthera tigris)
National Bird Peacock
National Flower Lotus
National Tree Banyan
National Fruit Mango
National Currency Rupee (One Rupee=100 paise)
National Sport Hockey (field hockey)
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THE MAJESTIC HTHE STARK YET BEAUTIFUL DESERT
THE PEACEFULTROPICAL PARADISE
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The largest active, thriving, robust democracy.
With six main religions, 24 languages, and varying climate and topography, India is a nation f
Land of great contrasts.
It is vibrant, pulsating, and throbbing with life. Crowded, noisy, colorful. Men, machine & anim
Despite its tryst with modernism, it is deeply spiritual.
A Few Basic Facts about India
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How people live in India?
Same as anywhere else. Everywhere in the world thi
"Same, yet Different."
Basic needs: Food, shelter, clothing, transportFood for the mind: Arts, music & culture
Food for the soul: Religion/Spiritualism
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The foods of India are as rich and diverse as its culture. Indian cooking is considered an art form, passed down from one gene
by word of mouth.
India is noted for her hospitality. Indians take great honor in sharing their meals, whether they are boun Indian women take great pride in insuring that no guest leaves their ho
unfed. Vegetarians in India depend heavily on legumes as a source of protein
many different spices. The spices used often depends on the region of the country, however,
include curry, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, tamarind, coconut, chilies, and saffron. Some popular vegetables include spinach, okra, zucchini, tomatoes, c
cucumber, mushrooms, potatoes and onions.
But meat is also eaten.
In general, food is spicy! It is usually curried, and flavored with herbs a
Foods of India
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Vegetables, fruits & spices
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CAUTION! SPICY!
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Shelter: Cities and
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Shelter:Villages, 70 80%
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Shelter: Homes
Cl thi W
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SAREES
Clothing Womens
Clothing: Womens Ethnic
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CLOTHING
Clothing: Women s Ethnic
Salwar kameez
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Clothing:Mensethnic
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Moped Scooter Motor cycleCar
Public and privatetransport
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Musical Instruments
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Musical Instruments
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Food for the Soul: Religion/Spiritual
Thank You and Namaste
Hinduism (80.5%, 974.2 million), (Click here for The Hindu Faith: A Prime
Islam (13.4%, 162.2 million),
Christianity (2.3%, 28 million),
Sikhism (1.9%, 23 million),
Buddhism (0.8%, 9.7 million),
Jainism (0.4%, 5 million),
Other ( 0.6%, 7.2 million)
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