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NepalKathmandu
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MaldivesMale
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Sri LankaColombo
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Of 	India’s more than 1 billion population, almost _____ million are 	Muslims.
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165
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Hinduism
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primary indian religion
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partition
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the division of land
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The 	lava covered plateau that extends across most of southern India is 	known as the:
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Deccan
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Monarchy Government
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Nepal and Bhutan
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Jainism
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Indian religion that emphasizes complete non-violence and asceticism; founded by Mahavira.
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Which of the following cities is not connected to the Golden Quadrilateral superhighway that links India’s main urban centers:
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Buhuka
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Which State is located in southern India?
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Kerala
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When did independence movements begin?
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1870s
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Hot Season
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late February to June
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The main religion of India
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Hindu
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Buddha
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Founder of Buddhism;
An Indian prince named Siddhartha Gautama, who renounced his wealth and social position. After becoming 'enlightened' (the meaning of Buddha) he enunciated the principles of Buddhism.
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Untouchables
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Lowest level of indian society; considered to be beneath the caste system; often given degrading jobs; also known as Dalits.
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Atman
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A person's essential self, or individual soul. (Hinduism)
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colony
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a territory ruled by another nation
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The two countries of South Asia’s Mountainous North are:
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Nepal and Bhutan
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Which city lost a good part of its hinterland to Pakistan in the partitioning of British India?
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Calcutta
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Where did Ghandi study law?
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In England
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Gupta Empire
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320-550; Hindu civilization; advanced in science, technology, and art; created Arabic numerals; many converted to Islam under Mongolian influence
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Akbar
people
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Barbur's grandson- reunited the Mughal empire
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Population Explosion
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The rapid growth of human population.
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Harijans
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means "children of God" and was Gandhi's designation for the untouchables.
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Buddhism
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Teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth.
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Bangladesh
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in 1921 Indian troops helped East Pakistan break away from Pakistan to form this nation
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malnutrition
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poor nutrition caused by lack of food
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land reform
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balanced distribution of land among farmers
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Both nations fighting for Kashmir (India and Pakistan) have what?
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Nuclear weapons
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What do sikhs reject?
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bind rituals (fasting, pilgramage)
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Event in 1947
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India became two independent countries, Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan
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Ganges Plain
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has the highest concentration of people; world's largest alluvial plain
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nuclear proliferation
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the spreading development of nuclear arms that aroused international alarm
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Kolkata
place
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23 degrees N 88 degrees E
giant industrial and seport city in eastern India
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Caste System
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a social structure in which classes are determined by heredity
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Brahmins
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Priests, at the top of the caste system.
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Cawnpore Massacre
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Massacre in June of1857 in Cawnpore, India; key episode in the Indian rebellion of 1857, British were besieged by the Indians, tried to evacuate and were massacred. British women and children were massacred by Sepoys.
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Muslim League
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An organization formed in 1906 to protect the interests of India's Muslims, which later proposed that India be divided into separate Muslim and Hindu nations.
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Kshatriyas
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Second level of the varnas in the Hindu caste system; warriors
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Jawaharal Nehru
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The first Prime Minister of an independent India; close associate of Gandhi; supported westernization of India.
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Karma
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Term used to describe an action and its subsequent reaction
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Indus Valley
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South Asia was home to this Civilization about 4,500 years ago
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The color saffron on the Indian Flag symbolizes
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sacrifice
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storm surges
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high waters caused by cyclones swept across the by of bengal
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Other than india and pakistan who else claims a part of kashmir?
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china
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Mauryan Empire
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320-180 BC; ruled all but Southern India; promoted Buddhism and non-violence
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Mumbai (Bombay)
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the city with the largest population density in India located on the Arabian Sea
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cash crop
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farm products grown for sale or export
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Landforms of India
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India has 3 majore landforms.
The Himalayas, the Gangetic (gan-JE-tik) Plain, and the Deccan (DE-kun)
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Sanskrit
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An early langauge form in South Asia. Used as a sacred language in India today
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Indira Gandhi
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The daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984) , Daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister; assassinated by her Sikh body Guards.
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Sri Lanka
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a republic on the island of Ceylon, located southeast of India. (Island)
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Sepoy Rebellion
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The revolt of Indian soldiers in 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. the immediate caues was rumor that the British issued Indian troops bullets greased with cow and pig fat. this violated the Sepoy's religious customs.
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what were local farmers in 1500 bc called? the Nomads?
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dravidians; aryans
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Kashmir is spolit between which two regions?
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India and Pakistan
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subcontinent
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large land mass that is smaller than a continent; example: india
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How far aboce sea level is mt everest?
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29,035 ft
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Countries that abandoned Nuclear Weapon developments
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South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Algeria, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, North Korea
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What is the major environmental problem
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lack lf fresh water
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Delhi
place
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City in India 29 degrees N 77 degrees E
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East India Company
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An English company formed in 1600 to develop trade with the new British colonies in India and southeastern Asia.
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gross domestic product
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India has the 4th largest in the world
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The UK partitioning of india split india into which 3 regions? What is the primary religion in each region?
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India (Hindu)
East pakistan (muslim)
West Pakistan (Muslim)
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Who inhabited south asia in 2500 bc?
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indus river valley civilization
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What is the maoist group in se asia still doing?
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demanding independence
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What i the special day for Sikhism worship?
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No special day
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Mongol Empire effects on religion
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converted many to Islam after dominating India
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Sikh 5 K's
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Kesh - uncut hair.
Kanga - a wooden comb.
Kara - an iron bracelet.
Kachera - a specific style of cotton underwear.
Kirpan - a strapped curved sword.
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Describe ways in which India has undergone Globalization and/or Americanization.
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there are starbucks-like coffeee houses, brands like reeboks are popular, "Bollywood", McDonald's and Subway have branches there, types of cars present, and the presence of shopping malls
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How could india and pakistan have better spent the money they spent on the conflict
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on education or social issues
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What nations do the majority of islams from South Asia live in?
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Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Maldives
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What is the Chittagong?
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a Bangladesh port where iron and steel is recycled.(heavy industry)
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Why do you think India’s youth better accepts the cultural changes then the older population
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the youth never experienced shortages or constraints of the state-run economies
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Why did some, including her supporters, sometimes distrust her?
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because she believed she was the "chosen one" just because she was the daughter of Zulfikar Bhutto
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What are the 5 cardinals the sikhs try to overcome?
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lust, greed, anger, worldly attatchment, and pride
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why havecampaigns for smaller amilies had little success in india?
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women get married usually by 18, so they start having babies young they help w/ work w/ out pay so they help poor families, they take care of parents as they age, and infant mortality rate is high
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How does the article describe bhutto as a leader
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influential and positive and down to eart
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Hindu is Mono or Poly theistic? What do they view god as?
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Monotheistic; god is total universe including body and soul
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Despite all the economic growth, what problems have not disappeared in india
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26% of indians are in poverty, poor education, ineuquality, little electric power, heavy agricutlutral dependence
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