India & Southeast AsiaCultural Characteristics

Is the population of this region evenly distributed?

No, there are some areas that are very densely populated and others where the population is sparse.

What country has the 2nd largest population in the world?

India (Five of the ten

most densely populated cities in the world are in India.)

What are 2 types of areas in this region that tend to be sparsely populated?

Mountains Rainforest

Rural vs. Urban … Which area tends to be less developed?

Rural

Rural vs. Urban … Which area tends to be more densely populated?

Urban

Rural vs. Urban … Which area tends to be more advanced in technology?

Urban

Which religion features reincarnation, dharma, karma & the caste system?

Hinduism

Hinduism is the major religion in which two countries?

India & Nepal

What is the major religion in Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh?

Islam

What is the 3rd largest religion in India (after Hinduism & Islam)?

Christianity

What religion features the four noble truths and nirvana?

Buddhism

What country has the largest percentage of its population that is Buddhist?

Thailand

What is a common theme found in the holidays or festivals of Southeast Asia?

Respect for Ancestors

What two religious groups have a long history of conflict in India and Pakistan?

Hindus & Muslims

What type of fabric is intermingles with the life & culture of India?

Silk

Which of the following pictures features typical jewelry of India?

What is the name of the fabric featured in the pictures below?

Batik

Which of the following pictures features typical carvings of India?

What is the name of the monument featured in the picture below?

Taj Mahal

Who built the Taj Mahal?

A Muslim Emperor in the 1600’s

Angkor Wat

What is the name of the monument featured in the picture below?

Who built Angkor Wat?

A Cambodian king in the 12th century

What country is known for its floating markets?

Thailand

What is the name of the building used by the Muslim people for worship?

Mosque

What is the name of the building used by the Hindu & Buddhist people for worship?

Temple

Where is New Delhi located?

India

BONUS: Where is Bangkok located?

Thailand

BONUS: Where is Jakarta located?

Indonesia

BONUS: Where is Ho Chi Minh City (formerly called Saigon) located?

Vietnam