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Vocabulary
History of India
Conflicts in the Middle East
100
students took over the US embassy in Tehran in order to recieve the Shah who was seeking medical treatment
What is the American Hostage Ordeal
100
He was the leader on founder of Pakistan
Who is Jinnah
100
The refuse to buy a product usually used as a form prtoest.
What is Boycott
100
People who are at the lowest end of the caste system. Looked down upon by society.
What is Dalits
100
This region has tried to gain independence from Israel for its predominately Islamic beliefs.
What is Palestine?
200
The Hindus believe that what goes around comes around
What is karma
200
He fought for India's independece in a non-violent way
Who is Gahndi
200
A form of government that is ruled by monarch/ruler/king at its head.
What is Monarchy
200
An agricultural crop which is grown in hopes of making profit.
What is cash crops
200
This rebellion aimed to take out Shah Pahlavi and replace the government with an Islamic Theocracy.
What is The Iranian Revolution?
300
these are the lowest classe in India, the civil servants in India
Who is Dalits or Untouchables
300
He led the invasion of Kuwait in 1990
Who is Saddam Hussien
300
A form of government that is ruled by a preist
What is Theocracy
300
A major act of civil disobedience led by Gandhi to protest British rule.
What is the salt march
300
This terrorist group has disrupted daily life across the Middle East as they aim to spread the Islamic religion.
What is ISIS?
400
Islamic law, tells Muslims how to live their everyday life
What is Sharia law
400
He was the former leader of extremist group Al-Qaeda and led the attack on the twin towers in 2001.
Who is Osama Bin-Laden
400
a seperation of religon and government (what we have in the US, seperation of church and state)
What is secularism
400
Class structure that is determined by birth.
What is the caste system
400
Saddam Hussein lead Iraqi forces into this country under the impression that they intentionally downgraded the Iraqi economy through low oil prices.
What is Kuwait?
500
A part of Hinduism that stresses non-violence
What is Ahisma
500
He wanted to modernize Iran and become more like western countries
Who is the Shah of Iran
500
A certain type of plant that is grown to be sold.
What is cash crop
500
An event that resulted in the death of a big crowd of non-violent protesters.
What is Amritsar
500
Government leaders of the world have made several deals with this Middle East country to control their nuclear capabilities and prevent the development of an atomic bomb.
What is Iran?