GWA Asia Test Prt. 4 Flashcards
How long was the one child rule enforced
35 years (1981 - 2016)
What happened to the people who broke the one child rule
Fined, imprisonment, forced abortion, take away gov. funding, lose their jobs
What are the neg. effects of the one child rule
Lack of work force, baby girls were being abandoned, increase in abortion rates
What was the Forbidden city
- 4th most visited place in the world
- Located in Beijing (1368 - 1911 = No more emperor)
- Built from Ming - Qing dynasty
- 980 buildings/180 acres
What was the Great Wall of China
- 13,170 miles
- Qin to Ming (221 BC - 1644)
- The wall can stretch across the U.S. 6 times
What are the Terracotta Soldiers
-Each soldier has distinct carved features
- 5ft & 8in Avg
- About 40 years to complete to build about 8,000
What does India rank in the world by area
7th
What countries border India from the North and Northwest
China & Nepal
What country borders India from the East
Bangladesh
What are the two longest rivers in India
- Indus River
- Ganges River
What are the two mountain ranges in India
- Himalayas
- Karakoram
What is apart of a Mixed economy
-Protect Private property
-Economic freedom
-Gov. Interference
What is the most important part of the Indian economy
Agriculture
What are the 4 major items that is in India’s agriculture
-Rice
-Wheat
-Sugar cane
-Cotton
How many climate zones does India have?
6
What are the two major climate zones of India
- Humid Subtropical
- Topical Wet & Dry
What is India’s Pop.? Is it growing? Why?
1.4 Billion; Yes: Birth rate VS Death rate. Lots of early marriages
India’s civilization dates back to what year
2600 BC
Where did India’s civilization begin
Indus River Valley
What was India’s writing system? Problem?
Indus Script; No one knows how to decipher it
What accomplishments did India’s civilization have
-Advanced knowledge in metals
-First civilization to adapt measurments
What age occurred during the years 1500 - 500 BC
Vedic age
What new writing system formed during the Vedic age
Sanskrit
What are Vedas
Ancient Hindu script
Who dominated northern India after the Persia Empire in 327 BC
Alexander the Great
Between what years was India controlled by a long series of empires/dynasties
321 BC - 1500 AD
Who colonized India in 1612
British East India Company (British trade Co.)
When did India become a colony of England
1858
What did Indian’s begin to grow in the 1880’s for their country
Nationalism
Who lead peaceful protest to change the British opinion on India
Mahatma Gandhi
When did India officially gain their independence
Aug 15th, 1947
When did India gain full sovereign status of their country
Jan. 26th, 1950
What is India’s caste system based on
Hindu
What is a Dharma
Moral duties a person should follow
What is a person’s caste based upon
Birth, wealth, and occupation
What is the caste Brahmans
Priests = Scholars, teachers of Hinduism
What is the caste Kshatriyas
Warriors/kings = Military/political figures
What is the caste Vaishyas
Merchants/landowners = Skilled traders/artisans
What is the caste Sudras
Commoners = largest class
What is the caste Untouchables
Harijans (Street sweepers/cleaners) = lowest jobs in society
Who spent most their life trying to break down India’s caste system
Gandhi
What % of Hindu weddings arranged
90%
How are brides and grooms commonly advertised
Social Media
Marriages are always within the same ____
Caste
What is a Dowry
A gift given from the bride’s family to the groom’s family
What is the negativity from dowries
Lower classes may abort a girl to avoid the pressure of a dowry
What is a Hindu wedding called
Vivaah
How long can Hindu weddings last
3-5 days
What happens during the Milni ceremony
Elder members of the family choose the wedding date and present the dowry
What is a Misri
Ring ceremony
What is a Pithi
Ceremony held on the eve of the wedding in the homes of the bride and groom
What happens to the bride and groom during the Pithi
They are pasted w/ turmeric powder in a beautification process
What is the Mehndi Party
Held at the bride’s home after the Pithi ceremony
What happens during the Mehndi party
Hands will have Henna/mehndi drawn on
Where does the wedding take place under
Mandap (four pole canopy)
What is a Baraat
Groom’s presession
What is the Kanya Aagaman
The arrival of the bride
What is the Vivah Havan
Lights the Holy Fire
What is the “Agni Knud”
Where the Holy Fire is placed
What is the Kanyadaan
Couples exchange flowers and garland
What is the Hastamelap
“Giving away the bride”
What is the Saptapadi
7 sacred steps
What is the Mangal Phere
Circling of the fire
Who will rule the “roost”
Who ever sits first after the Mangal Phere in opposite spots
What is the Ashirvada
Couple greets and blessed by guests
What is the Bidaai
Bride bid’s farewell to her family
