India

INDIA

Shaded ancient area is compared to modernday india by the red boundary. 2,973,193 km land only || There was usually a strong central government though, and the caste system develops. || Democatic parlimentary government system || Because India is located in between China, and Western Asia and Europe, it generated money through trading things from the east to the west, and vice versa. || Imports: Crude oil, precious stones, machinery, fertilizer, iron, steel, and chemicals. Exports: Petroleum products, precious stones, machinery, iron, steel, chemicals, vehicles, and apparel || Buddhism brought different patterns and **tesselations** used in art and architecture. The written language, **Sanskrit**, develops. || The Indian version of Hollywood, known as **Bollywood**, produces many movies each year, often featuring music and lots of Indian culture. In India **arranged marriages** are still common. The **caste system**, which seperates the populatiby social status, is still evident. Pupular pastimes include **cricket, field hockey, soccer, and dance.** || Muslim- 13.4% Other- 1.8 % Christian- 2.3% Unspecified- 0.1 % ||
 * __**INDIA**__ || __**ANCIENT**__ || __**MODERN**__ ||
 * Population || This is uncertain, although we can logically assume there was a large population because of the vastness of the empire. || 1,173,108,018 ||
 * Per Capita Income || Income depended on social status in society according the the caste system. || $3,400.00[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/editor/insert_table.gif]] ||
 * Land Area || As you can see from the maps above, India hasn't changed that much since ancient times, it has kept a very similar land area, shifting to the south east. || 3,287,263 square km including water
 * Political System/Govt || Changed with different dynasties, mostly monarchies.
 * Imports/Exports || In India, people grew wheat, rice, cotton and salt.
 * Cultural Traditions || Girls wore **Saris** and men wore **Dhotis**, which are now though of as traditional Indian robes.
 * Religions || Hinduism developed in India thousands of years ago. It went on to become the major religion of India today. Islam arrived in India around the 12th century. || Hindu- 80.5% Sikh- 1.9 %
 * 1556-1605 - Akbar's rule which lead the Mughal Empire into a golden age. During this time Akbar created**


 * 1631 - Erection of the Taj Mahal started**


 * 1707 - After the death of Aurangzeb the empire declined until the 1800s**


 * 1757 - The Battle of Plassey marks the beginning of British control over India Indian fighters were defeated **


 * 1857 - Indian forces tried to overthrow the British but this only lead to reforms **


 * 1885 - The Indian National Congress formed creating aggressive opinions intimidating the British**

1**896-1900 - A series of famines occurred killing 7 million people**


 * 1919 - The Rowlatt Act was passed giving the British the right to try people in a court unfairly without juries or trials, this is when Mohandas Gandhi started to speak out and protest **


 * 1950 - India made their first constitution on January 26th**
 * 2011 - Poverty, Overpopulation, and Religious issues are still occuring in India today while it's economy is flourishing**

 A Republic Day Parade in Modern Day India A Woman Harvesting Crops

India is unique!
 * Its use of beautiful saris and dhotis' for clothing
 * India is the country where Hinduism was founded
 * Early languages such as Sanskrit were used in ancient times.
 * Its past empires continued well into modern times including most of the land and even more
 * India has a unique caste stystem organizing society.
 * India has the second largest population out of every country in the world.
 * India is only slightely larger than one third of the United Sates, but it has almost four times as many people!

Conclusion: India has retained diverse traditions throughout history. Customs such as the wearing of a sari or dhoti during religious ceremonies, as well as Indian architectaul styles have remained present into modern times. The major religion, Hinduism, developed in India thousands of years ago and has taken over 80.5 percent of the present population. Politics have been a big part of India’s history, many dynasties have ruled over time, and it only gained independence from England in the last century. Indians still celebrate their freedom and uniqueness from other cultures and societies.

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