| World Regional Geography: The New Global Order Update, 2/e Michael Bradshaw,
College of St. Mark and John
Southern Asia
Chapter ObjectivesAfter reading and studying this chapter you should be able to:
1. Explain ways that Southern Asia is better off than Africa South of the
Sahara. |
| | | 2. Know that Southern Asia has a massive population. |
| | | 3. Define the mountain wall and its effects and consequences. |
| | | 4. Enumerate the precolonial cultures that successively influenced the
evolution of Southern Asia's cultural traits. |
| | | 5. Identify the dominant religion in each of the different areas of Southern
Asia. |
| | | 6. Outline impacts and consequences of British colonial rule. |
| | | 7. Discuss the roles of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim
League as India eventually gains independence. |
| | | 8. Understand the monsoon climatic environment and its significance. |
| | | 9. Evaluate the possibility that economic growth can occur without
environmental damage. |
| | | 10. Describe India's growing manufacturing sector. |
| | | 11. Outline the major programs of Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and the current
Bharatiya Janata Party. |
| | | 12. Compare and contrast Bangladesh with Pakistan. |
| | | 13. Explain the role of poppies in Afghanistan. |
| | | 14. Describe Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
| | | 15. Describe urban growth and the typical urban landscapes found in
Southern Asia. |
| | | 16. List reasons why it is difficult for these countries to become more
integrated into the world economic system. |
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