Chapter 4 Asia Flashcards
: a class of people in India
Caste
: A territory ruled by another nation,usually one far away
Colony
A refusal to buy or use goods and services
Boycott
A division
Partion
Asoka
A political leader who promote equality
Mohandes K Gandhi
A political leader who lead India to independence
Nationalist
A person who is devoted to the interests of his or her country
Dictator
A leader who has absolute power.
Philippines
An island country in Southeast Asia, officially the republic of the Philippines
Quota
A certain portion of something, such as jobs, set aside for a group
Parliament
A lawmaking body
Drought
A long period without rain
Textile
Cloth
Kashmir
A disputed territory in northwest India, parts of which have been claimed by India, Pakistan, and china since 1947.
Refugee
A person who flees his or her country because of war or armed conflict