| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
144 pages : color illustrations ; ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cultures of the world |
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Cultures of the world.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references ([page 141]-142) and index. |
| Contents |
Geography: Mountains and rivers -- Seasons and climate -- Natural resources -- Wildlife -- Population -- History: Birth of religions -- The Greek gift and King Asoka -- Golden age of the Guptas -- Southern India -- Medieval India -- Mughal splendor -- Arrival of the Europeans -- British India -- Modern India -- Government: The federal system of government -- The constitution -- Political leaders -- Economy: Infrastructure, money, and trade -- Energy -- Agriculture -- Mining and manufacturing -- Environment: India's natural diversity -- Endangered mammals -- Environmental threats -- Environmental protection -- Indians: People of the Kashmir Valley -- Punjabis and Rajasthanis -- People of India's heartland -- Eastern Indians -- People of Bengal, Sikkim, and Orissa -- Southern Indians -- Western Indians -- Lifestyle: The patriarchal system -- The caste system -- The changing faces of women -- Childhood -- Traditional marriage -- Modern marriage -- Old age -- The Hindu view of life and death -- Karma -- Superstitions -- Rituals and sacrifices -- Village life -- City life -- Religion: Hinduism -- Buddhism -- Jainism -- Sikhism -- Islam -- Christianity -- Zoroastrianism -- Tantrikas -- Language: Scripts -- Tamil tradition -- Southern languages -- Northern languages -- Sanskrit literature -- Hindi -- Gestures and expressions -- Arts: Folk art -- Poetry -- Music -- Musical instruments -- Classical dance -- Theater -- Architecture -- Leisure: Storytelling -- Traditional pastimes -- Games from the past -- Kabaddi and yoga -- Modern sports -- Festivals: Common festivals -- Family festivals -- Festival myths and legends -- Deepavali and Holi -- Gods' and saints' birthdays -- Village fairs -- Tests of faith -- Food: Food varieties -- Habits and practices -- Taboos and preferences -- Chickn akbar -- Ponggal. |
| Summary |
Introduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government, and people of India. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 9.4 5.0 68797. |
| Subject |
India -- Juvenile literature.
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India.
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| Added Author |
Jermyn, Leslie.
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| ISBN |
0761413545 |
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