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Tibet, Tibetan Bod, in full the Tibet Autonomous Region, Chinese Xizang Zizhiqu or Hsi-tsang Tzu-chih-ch’ü, is a historic and autonomous region of China that is often called “the roof of the world.”

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Tibet, Tibetan Bod, in full the Tibet Autonomous Region, Chinese Xizang Zizhiqu or Hsi-tsang Tzu-chih-ch’ü, is a historic and autonomous region of China that is often called “the roof of the world.”

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Key Facts & Information

TIBET HISTORY

  • Beginning in year 602, the Imperial Age, Namri Songtsen united the central Tibetan states and became the first king of Tibet.
  • In the years 755–797, King Khri-srong-lde-brtsan marked the peak of Tibetan military success. The following years also witnessed the flourish of Buddhism, making it the country’s state religion.
  • Lhasa became the capital and this imperial age lasted until 842 when King Langdarma was assassinated.
  • When that kingdom disintegrated, Tibetans continued living as traders and raiders from the 10th to the 13th century.
  • Tibetan generals and chieftains established themselves in separate territories while religious men formed small communities and expounded different aspects of buddhism.
  • In 1207, Tibetans submitted to Genghis Khan to avert an invasion and establish better relations to Mongolia compared to China.
  • By the entry of the Chinese Ming dynasty (1368–1644) the Mongols were evicted and Tibet regained its independence.
  • Buddhism was revived and temples were rebuilt. Education and arts flourished.
  • From 1400s to 1600s, Tibet remained ruled by religious sects and tribes, most notably the Yellow Hat Sect (Dge-lugs-pa) devoted towards the restoration of strict monastic discipline.
  • It then entered into the political arena and foreign affairs. By 1640, the Mongols led by Guushi Khan once again invaded Tibet and defeated the Gtsang king and his Karma-pa supporters.
  • The recognition however of the fifth Dalai Lama turned the tides and slowly regained control over Tibet with the help of China’s Manchu Dynasty.
  • The sixth Dalai Lama, Tshangs-dbyangs-rgya-mtsho, was deposed and Manchu eventually ruled over Tibet in 1703 and for the next 200 years.
  • The next Dalai Lamas until the 13th possessed no authority as that of their predecessors under the Chinese rule.
  • By the entry of 1900s, China entered into a secret treaty with the British, recognizing the former’s suzerainty over Tibet. This enabled China to use force against the Tibetans to seek direct control.
  • Tibetans resisted for the next 40 years but communist China in 1949 still controlled the country through a guarantee of Tibetan autonomy and religion but also allowed the establishment at Lhasa of Chinese civil and military headquarters.
  • The Cultural Revolution (1966 – 1976) was the best known resistance effort made by Tibet, which was repressed by the Chinese government through Military control.
  • Until currently, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) claims that Tibet is an integral part of China while the Tibetan government-in-exile maintains that Tibet is an independent state under unlawful occupation.

GEOGRAPHY

  • Tibet is a landlocked territory and is surrounded by huge mountain ranges including the Himalayas and Kunlun Mountains.
  • Despite its location, the Plateau of Tibet is the principal source of rivers including the Indus, Xiangquan, Sutlej River, and others.
  • The climate of Tibet is generally dry since it is protected by mountain barriers from monsoons. The snowy areas are seen on mountains at 16,000 to 20,000 feet.
  • The main ornamental plants in Tibet are giant cypress, mulberry, picea smithiana, Asiatic long leaved pine, Larix himalaica, and Cyatheaceae.
  • The main crops grown are barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye, potatoes, oats, rapeseeds, cotton, and assorted fruits and vegetables.
  • Due to limited arable land, livestock raising is the primary occupation on the Tibetan Plateau. Among those raised are sheep, cattle, goats, camels, yaks, donkeys, and horses.
  • Undisturbed by aircraft or hunters, Tibet’s 400 species of birds remain undisturbed in the sky.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

  • The population of the region is generally entirely Tibetan, with Han, Hui, Monba, Lhoba, and other minority nationalities.
  • Shamanism (Bon) is considered the first known religion in Tibet before the entry of Buddhist teachings mainly from India and China.
  • Consultations with both a lama and an astrologer are often involved in order to predict the compatibility of a couple.
  • After a wedding, prayer flags are hoisted upon the rooftop of the house on the bride’s side of the family.

GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMY

  • Before 1951, the Dalai Lama was the leader of Tibet under a theocratic government.
  • Under Chinese occupation and Tibet being claimed as its autonomous region, religion and civil administration powers were separated.
  • Modern industries were introduced in the 1950s. Before, traditional farming and basic handicrafts were Tibetans’ source of living.
  • However, this late introduction preserved a lot of Tibet’s cultural heritage and trade.
  • Today, tourism has become a pillar of the Tibetan economy. It is renowned as a mecca for mountaineering and adventurism, cultural and scientific exploration, and religious pilgrimage.
  • Tibet has become the staging area for mountaineering in the northern Himalayas, most specially for expeditions to the North Face of Mount Everest.

Tibet Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Tibet across 24 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Tibet worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Tibet, Tibetan Bod, in full the Tibet Autonomous Region, Chinese Xizang Zizhiqu or Hsi-tsang Tzu-chih-ch’ü, which is a historic and autonomous region of China that is often called “the roof of the world.”

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Basic Tibet
  • Tibetan Symbols
  • The Surrounding Giants
  • Tibet and Asia
  • Words of Dalai Lama
  • Yushu and the Giants
  • Best Sites
  • Icons of Tibet
  • Tibetan Momo
  • Tibet

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