CPWC3-4 Day 57 - History of South Asia

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

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download open "CPWC Chronology" worksheet.  We'll spend the first portion of class using the databases to explore the history of select events in the history of South Asia.  Then, we'll delve into the life and influence of Mohandas Gandhi.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll finish up the "South Asia Investigation."

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

For Further Consideration:

 Indus Valley Civilization

 


 

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?