South Asia Geography Vocabulary
The gradual wearing away of land by water, wind, or ice
Erosion
What happened when Indian plate collides with Eurasian Plate
The Himalayas was formed
What does EIC stand for
East Indian company
The study of population characteristics such as age, birth rate, and density
Demographics
A system where power is concentrated in a single ruler or small group with limited political freedoms
Authoritarianism
The large body of water to the south of South Asia, influencing its climate and trade routes
Indian Ocean
Causes of soil erosion
river flooding, deforestation, farming practices
This was a strategy by the British during their rule in India to maintain control over the diverse population
"Divide and rule"
The principle of separating religion from government
Secularism
A government that is legally restricted in its use of power
Limited government
Seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy rains in summer and dry conditions in winter
Monsoon
Effects of soil erosion
loss of farmland, increased flooding risk
In British culture, some traditional customs were discouraged
child marriage and sati (widow burning)
The rapid growth of cities due to migration from urban areas
Urbanization
a political system in which there are no effective means of restraining power -
Unlimited government
Large sections of Earth’s crust that move and cause earthquakes and mountain formation
Tectonic Plates
When is summer monsoon
summer monsoon (June-Sept)
What system organized people into to groups based on birth and hereditary factors
Caste system
The decline of local industries due to foreign economic control
Deindustrialization
a system in which goods are owned in common and the state controls the means of production
Communism
A reinforced structure designed to protect people from powerful storms
Cyclone shelter
When is winter monsoon
winter monsoon (Oct-March)
Who was Mahatma Gandhi
He was the leader in India's struggle for independence from British rule
What are the Political System challenges in South Asia
• Corruption and instability
• Ethnic and religious tensions
• Border conflicts
What type of government is ruled by a king or queen
Monarchy