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Sikhism sought to reconcile what two religions Islam and what other religion?

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Islam and Hinduism

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The first modern missionary to South Asia was ?

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William Carey

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What was the Taj Mahal?

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a tomb

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Which mountain range has historically been the natural dividing line between Northern and Southern India?

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Vindhya Mountains

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Karma

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Hinduism

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Human gods

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Jainism

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Spread by violence

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Islam

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Nanak

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Sikhism

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Himalayan region of India (name that religion)

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Buddhism

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Murder of Indira Gandhi

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Sikhism

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What Plateau is the heart of the Indian peninsula?

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Deccan Plateau

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What is the capital of Pakistan?

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Islamabad

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The mountain people of Northwest Pakistan are called what?

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Pashtuns

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Mount Everest is in what country?

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Nepal

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What country is home to the world’s largest banyan tree?

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Sri Lanka

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Great Britain hired these people from Bhutan known to fight in their army. They are known for their fierce fighting.

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Gurkha

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Which country was once known as Ceylon?

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Sri Lanka

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What does Bhutan mean?

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Land of the Thunder Dragons

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Who are frequently hired as guides in Nepal?

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Sherpas

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What is the capital of Bangladesh?

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Dhaka

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What is the largest city in India?

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Mumbai

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What river is the birthplace of some of the earliest civilizations?

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Indus River

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