Question of the Day: How has geography shaped the culture of India?
Today we will begin to explore the early roots of Indian culture. We will discuss the ideas presented in the first episode of The Story of India in addition to discussing the role of geography in shaping India's history. At the end of class you will start your current event blogs.
Read Chapter 1 (pages 1-21) of India by Stanley Wolpert. Note sections of the text that help you to address today's question ("How has geography shaped the culture of India?"). Be prepared to discuss it in class.
Scored discussion of first episode of TSOI and Chapter 1 of Wolpert.
Start current event blogs.