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UNIT 14 OVERVIEW-SOUTH ASIA Concepts / Key Understandings Physical Geography Major landforms, climates and ecosystems are interrelated. The character of a place is shaped by its economic, social, political and cultural characteristics. Early civilizations and modern areas of dense population have developed near water, fertile soil and temperate climate. Region is a way of organizing the Earth's surface into areas with unifying geographic characteristics. Economics Types of economic systems and level of economic activity play a role in determining the level of development of a nation. The creation and distribution of resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, capital, and people. Culture Political, economic, and social processes shape cultural patterns. Cultures experience both continuity and change across time. Economic opportunities for women and ethnic minorities vary based on culture region. Place Past population patterns can be used to predict future trends. Government Physical and human processes influence boundaries, political divisions and policies. Citizenship practices, public policies, and decision-making processes are influenced by cultural beliefs. Technology Changes in technology, transportation, and communication affect the location and patterns of economic activities. Guiding Questions Correlated to Key Understandings How does each of the following contribute to the climate of South Asia? Latitude, elevation, mountain barriers, proximity to water, ocean currents, storms and atmospheric pressure What social, political, and cultural characteristics define the character of South Asia? What observations can be drawn about settlement patterns using population maps and data from South Asia? What are the unifying regions in South Asia? What economics systems have been used in South Asia? What observations can be drawn about the level of development of the countries in the region and the level of economic activities and other demographics? What physical processes influence this region? How has each of the following processes affected cultural change in the region? Migration, war, trade, independent inventions and diffusion of ideas? How have cultures in this region maintained traditional ways of life? How has the creation and distribution of resources affected the location and pattern of movement of products, capital and people in South Asia? What role did the physical geography of the region play in influencing the boundaries, political divisions, alliances and policies of South Asia? Guiding Questions Correlated to Key Understandings How is the question of nuclear power impacting South Asia? How have new technologies, new markets and perception of resources impacted this region? How does cultural belief affect the condition of the Ganges River? What geographic factors influence South Asia nation’s power to control territory and shape foreign policy and international political relations? What common cultural beliefs in the region impact citizenship practices, decision making, and public policy? How does the culture of South Asia impact economic opportunities for women and ethnic minorities in the region? How has colonization /imperialism impacted South Asia? How has severe weather patterns impacted life in South Asia? What significant challenges face countries in South Asia in the future?
