The Culture of India

1
The Culture of India

• Chapter 21, Lesson 4 - Pg. 626 to 629

2
India and the Arts

• Mahabharata - an epic poem that tells a story of
  one or more heroes
• Ramayana - another famous epic poem
• Both have influenced painters, dancers, and
  writers in India
• Share the growth and story of Hinduism

3
Worldwide English India
4
The Languages of India

• India recognizes 18 official languages
• In addition, 100s of languages and dialects are
  spoken
• 3/4s of India speaks Indo-Aryan languages
• 1/4 speaks Dravidian
• English - less than 5

5
Religion in Daily Life

• 90 of the people are Hindus
• No rules dictating how Hinduism should be
  practiced
• 10 of Indians are Muslims
• Most Hindus are vegetarians
• The Caste System is less rigid today

6
The Blessing of the Cow
7
The Family in India

• Family is important to Indians1. Extended
  Families2. Boys more powerful3. Mothers who
  have boys..4. Modernization forcing change
• Dowry
• Food - based on geography

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Question Time...

• Schmidt
• Ryan
• Shen
• Maroko