South Asia

South Asia: Political

South Asia: Physical Features

• Himalayan Mountains: separates South Asia from direct, frequent contact with the rest of Asia.

• The Silk Road: The primary mode of trade for centuries between South Asia, the western world, and China.

Multiple Choice

separates South Asia from direct, frequent contact with the rest of Asia.

• The Silk Road

• Himalayan mountains

• Russia

• Iraq

Multiple Choice

The primary mode of trade for centuries between South Asia, the western world, and China.

• The Silk Road

• Himalayan Mountains

• Russia

• Iraq

South Asia: Trade

• In the 12th Century, Muslim Traders began to open up trade.

  • started trade in the Indian Ocean overtime connecting South Asia with the rest of the world.

• The trade routes were dependent on the flow of monsoon rains and winds.

Fill in the Blank

The trade routes were dependent on the flow of ______ and ______.

South Asia: Rulers

• Various Indian Empires have ruled over South Asia such as: the Mauryan, the Gupta, and the Mughal Dynasties.

• During the Reign of these empires, the regions were stabilized and peaceful trade ensued, bringing prosperity to the region.

South Asia: Rulers

• Since the 19th century, the region was controlled by the British Empire (the monarchy that rules England).

  • Created tensions between many of the different cultures

• British rule ended in the 20th century.

Multiple Choice

Which ruler of South Asia created tension between individuals, because of cultural differences?

• Barack Obama

• Mughal Dynasty

• China's Emperor

• British Rulers

​South Asia: Problems

• There are high tensions between Pakistan and India, because of the different cultural values.

• This region is a hotbed for conflicts, having to get other countries to form allies with them and protect them.