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    Early Indian civilization began around 2500 BC in the Indus Valley. Aryans later established kingdoms on the Ganges Plains. In the 18th century, the British East India Company gained control over trade with Europe. India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, helped establish a democratic system with influences from British and American democracy. Agriculture remains an important part of India's economy, though industrialization, especially in western regions, has increased economic modernization. Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in India.

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    Early Indian civilization began around 2500 BC in the Indus Valley. Aryans later established kingdoms on the Ganges Plains. In the 18th century, the British East India Company gained control over trade with Europe. India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, helped establish a democratic system with influences from British and American democracy. Agriculture remains an important part of India's economy, though industrialization, especially in western regions, has increased economic modernization. Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in India.

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    Study Guide - India

    Early History (567) –


     Indian civilization began in the Indus Valley (now Pakistan) around 2500 BC.
     Aryans established kingdoms on the Ganges Plains.

    Europeans Arrive (568) –


     British East Indian Company gained control in trade w/ Europe in 1757.

    Governing Democracy (568) –


     Indian’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, an associate of Ghandi.
     Indian democracy reflects elements of American and British systems.

    Farming (569) –
     2/3 of Indian’s population relies on farming/agriculture.
     LAND REFORM – more balanced distribution of land among people.

    Industry (570) –
     Agriculture main point of economy activity.
     Western industrial zone has led to modernization in economy.
     Mumbai is India’s most prosperous & leading industrial city.

    Life in Modern India (570) –


     Meat consumption is limited based on religious practices; most vegetarians.
     Most popular sports: soccer, field hockey, and crickets.

    Languages (571) –
     1,000 languages & dialects spoken; Hindi official language.

    Hinduism (571-72) –
     Hindu (80% of pop.) believes in many Gods.
     Reincarnation – rebirth of souls after death.

    Landforms –  Malay Peninsula


     Malay Archipelago
    Southeast Asia:
    Oceania:
     Indochinese Peninsula
    Study Guide – S.E Asia, Australia, & Antarctica
     New Zealand – South island & North  Since 1962, 12 nations have gained
    Island independence.
     Oceania’s economies are generally
    Antarctica:
    tourism & small amounts of industry.
     Transantarctic Mountain
    Australia, New Zealand, & Antarctica:
     East Antarctica
     West Antarctica  Aboriginal people of Aus. & the Maorzi
    of N.Z lost land when Europeans
    Resources -
    arrived.
     Oceania has poor resources.  Aus. & N.Z are former British colonies
     Australia’s rich in minerals (resources). that are now common wealth nations.

    Climate & Vegetation –

     S.E Asia & Oceania have tropical or


    subtropical climates.
     Australia has moderate climates on its
    coasts & arid climates inland.

    Human Environment Interaction –

     Imported rabbits severely damaged the


    vegetation in Australia.
     The U.S bomb tests contaminated the
    Bikini Atoll w/ radiation.

    Sub Regions –

    Southeast Asia:

     S.E Asia was influenced by China & later


    European colonists.
     After WW2, the nations of S.E Asia
    became independent.

    Oceania:

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