Indian Partition and the Kashmir Conflict

Unpack the complex history of the Indian Partition and the Kashmir Conflict. Learn key terms and analyze global implications.

Review Warm-up Match the term to the definition Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Islam Muhummad the Prohet Judaism Israel Buddhism Four Noble Truths Islam Mecca (birthplace of religion in Saudi Arabia) Hinduism Vedas Christianity Began with the death of Jesus Judaism Torah Christianity Bible Islam Qur'an Partition of India and the Kashmir Conflict Learning Target: I will be able to analyze the human and physical factors that influence control of territories and resources, conflict and international relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia...(14C)Exit Ticket:Quickwrite: Why should we be worried about the Kashmir Conflict here in the United States? {minimum of 3 sentences} YOUTUBE- Why was India split into two countries? - Haimanti Roy Which imperialist nation did India and Pakistan receive their independence from? United Sates Britain China Russia India was divided into 3 parts based on what? race religion age What new country joined India as an independent nation? Pakistan Afghanistan Kazakhstan YOUTUBE- Pakistan-India conflict: Why Kashmir is the centre of the dispute Bhutan Nepal Bangladesh Hook Video The Karachi agreement, brokered by the United Nations, did what? caused more fighting split Kashmir into 2 parts called the Line of Control brought China into their conflict On February 14th, 2019, what killed 40 Indian Paramilitary police? Avalanche Food poisoning suicide bomber By what year did both sides have nuclear capability (weaponry)? 1999 1997 1998 The creation of Pakistan and India happened in what year? 1947 1957 1967 1987 Which country controls the smallest percentage of Kashmir? India Pakistan China United States Why is this place so important? Military Strategy Religious Reasons Control of religious sites All of the above Based on this video, there is hope that the 72 year Kashmir Conflict is De-escalating (peace will happen soon) True False YOUTUBE- Life on Kashmir’s Line of Control - BBC News Open Question Write down 1 thing you noticeWrite down 1 thing you still wonder The Most Dangerous Border in the World “Mutually-Assured Destruction” “Mutually-Assured Destruction” occurs when countries know if they use nuclear weapons, everyone will die so it prevents their use.Explain if this policy is SUSTAINABLE.(Mutually-assured destruction is not sustainable because_) Nuclear war between Pakistan and India could cause _according to this new report. Rabies Malaria Famine (mass starvation) Racism If Pakistan and India both dropped 50 nuclear bombs each, that would be _% of the world's total Nuclear Bombs. 99% 50% 10% 1% THINK ABOUT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY This video is from an INDIAN news source. Based on everything you have learned todayWhat do you think the PAKISTANI news has to say about this issue? (There is always two sides to a story) Why does the United States not get involved? Trade with India Pakistan helps the U.S. fight Terrorism Nuclear War between Pakistan and India could cause climate change and famine All of the Above United Nations Charter The United Nations was created in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN accomplishes this by working to prevent conflict, helping parties in conflict make peace, deploying peacekeepers, and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. These activities often overlap and should reinforce one another, to be effective. Pakistan and India are both members.Should the United Nations have the right to force a country to do something? CLOSURE How has the Kashmir Conflict impacted South Asia’s geography?