South Asia Flashcard

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Which is NOT one of the 3 major religions of the South Asian countries? Options: Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity

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Christianity

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India was a ________ nation, or a country that remained neutral during the Cold War.

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nonaligned

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Because of its size, South Asia is often referred to as a ________, or large landmass forming a distinct part of a continent.

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subcontinent

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The seasonal wind shifts that bring dry air from the northeast during the winter and carry moisture from the southwest in the summer is called ________.

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monsoons

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A joint family system is a system in which large families made up of several families all live together.

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true

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The caste system is the belief that the souls of human beings and animals go through a series of births, deaths, and rebirths.

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false

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Some Indian women cover their faces with a veil when they are in public. This custom, called ________, began among Muslims but is followed by Hindus as well.

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purdah

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For hundreds of years, Hindu society has been organized according to the ________ system. This system is a social hierarchy in which people are born into a particular group that has been given a distinct rank in society.

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caste

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The Brahmans are atop the caste system and the untouchables have the lowest rank.

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true

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During the late 1800’s, Indians developed a strong sense of ________, or pride in one’s nation.

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nationalism