CPWC3-4 Day 59 - South Asia During the Modern Period

Objective:  Identify unique cultural, historical, and geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  To begin class, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll also consider the role of the British East India Company.  Then, you'll complete a close reading activity on the significance of the cow in India.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 26, sections 1 & 2 reading notes  
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test
• Monday, December 7 - South Asia Investigation due in class

The British East India Company (University of Air, 1965) 

1. What were the main interests of the East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries?
2. Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?
3. Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.
4. Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?