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People in Ladakh depend on the melting ______ during the summer months.
People in Ladakh depend on the melting ______ during the summer months.
snow
Sheep in Ladakh produce ______ wool.
Sheep in Ladakh produce ______ wool.
pashmina
Pashmina shawls are chiefly woven in ______.
Pashmina shawls are chiefly woven in ______.
Kashmir
Islam was introduced in Ladakh more than ______ years ago.
Islam was introduced in Ladakh more than ______ years ago.
Local versions of the Tibetan national epic the ______ Saga are performed and sung by both Muslims and Buddhists.
Local versions of the Tibetan national epic the ______ Saga are performed and sung by both Muslims and Buddhists.
Before the invention of the train, aeroplane, bus or car, people traveled by ______, horses, camels, or on foot.
Before the invention of the train, aeroplane, bus or car, people traveled by ______, horses, camels, or on foot.
People often traveled in search of new lands, new places to ______ in, or for people to trade with.
People often traveled in search of new lands, new places to ______ in, or for people to trade with.
Many people left their homes because of ______ and drought.
Many people left their homes because of ______ and drought.
As people began to make their homes in new places, their languages, food, music, and religions became a ______ of the old and the new.
As people began to make their homes in new places, their languages, food, music, and religions became a ______ of the old and the new.
In cities, people seldom grow their own vegetables and grain, instead they depend on the ______ to buy all the food and goods they need.
In cities, people seldom grow their own vegetables and grain, instead they depend on the ______ to buy all the food and goods they need.
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Study Notes
Before Modern Transportation
- People travelled by ships, horses, camels, or on foot, often in search of new lands, trade, or fleeing from famines, drought, war, or seeking work.
- Long travel times led to people settling in new places for extended periods, resulting in cultural inter-mixing.
Cultural Diversity
- Cultural inter-mixing led to the creation of new cultures, languages, food, music, and religions, blending old and new traditions.
- Unique histories of regions have shaped their cultures, making them diverse.
Geographical Influence
- Adaptation to geographical areas has also contributed to diversity, as people's lives are closely tied to their physical surroundings.
- For example, living near the sea vs. living in a mountainous area affects clothing, eating habits, and work.
Ladakh: A Desert in the Mountains
- Ladakh is a desert in the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir, with very little agriculture possible due to lack of rain and snow cover.
- People rely on melting snow for drinking water and keep sheep that produce prized pashmina wool.
Economy and Traditions
- People in Ladakh collect and sell pashmina wool to traders from Kashmir, and pashmina shawls are woven in Kashmir.
- Meat, milk products, and animal husbandry are essential to the local economy, with each family owning goats, cows, and dzos.
- The region has a rich oral tradition of songs and poems, including local versions of the Tibetan national epic, the Kesar Saga.
History and Religion
- Ladakh had ancient trade passes to Tibet, with caravans carrying textiles, spices, raw silk, and carpets.
- Buddhism reached Tibet via Ladakh, and Islam was introduced over 400 years ago, with a significant Muslim population today.
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