E4: The Story of India (nr)

The Story of India (2007)—Explores the history of India from the major religions, to its influence on other cultures, to its colonization and independence.

Discussion Questions

• What are the two religions "born" in India? What do you know about them?
• What three products dominated trade with India? How do you know?
• Who is credited with helping the people of India gain their independence? How do you know?
• What do the greatest thinkers of India have in common? Explain.
• What did the film maker expect the viewers to already know?
• What was Ghandi's ultimate goal? Why didn't it work out (think Pakistan)?
• How did India's history with the Greeks, the Romans, and the Huns affect their reaction to British rule (rebellions)?