S. Asia Geo
Barrier Mountains of South Asia
Himalayas
Biggest Democracy on the World
India
What is a challenge that many countries of South Asia have to deal with that effects they economy and governments?
Overpopulation
What is the main religion of India?
Hinduism
Seasonal winds that bring Rains or Droughts to South Asia.
Monsoons
Corridor Rivers of South Asia
Indus and Ganges Rivers
Who led India's independence in the early 1900s?
Gandhi
Why did the British colonize India and South Asia?
Resources (Cotton, Tea and Salt)
Very popular sport in South Asia
Cricket
Land that is ruled by a single ruler or country, usually for their own benefit.
Empire
Most Populated Country of South Asia
India
What techniques did Gandhi use to lead India to independence?
Non-Violent, Civil Disobedience
What type goods did India have to import from Great Britain?
Manufactured
Referred to as the Hollywood of India.
Bollywood
When a person or group is treated unfairly and controlled by others.
Oppression
Muslim Nation Northwest of India
Pakistan
Flag Lowering Ceremony
Soldiers
Patriotic Display
Partition (India and Pakistan)
Call centers of an American Company located in India, is an example of _____________.
Outsourcing
Why are many Hindus vegetarians?
The cow is sacred
In Hinduism a person can be reborn into a new body based on past lives, what is this called?
Reincarnation
Archipelago Nation Southwest of India
Maldives
What Empire was responsible for building the Taj Mahal?
Mughal Empire
Companies from around the world use India's technology and resources is an example of _______________.
Globalization
Indian society was divided into classes with the lowest being the Untouchables?
The Caste System
Not buying certain goods to hurt that business or company.
Boycott