Mayo 7 Men Flashcards
It is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Subcontinent
They are seasonal winds that bring moist or dry air
Monsoons
A person who rules a contry, area, group , etc
Ruler
The power to change or affect someone or something
Influence
A man who rules an empire
Emperor
A territory inhabited and controlled by people from a foreign land
Colony
Division
Partition
The time when a country gains political freedom from outside control
Independence
The dominant religion of India
Hinduism
Is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama the buddha
Buddhism
Divided indian society into groups based on a person’s birth or occupation
Caste system
Mutual or reciprocal action or influence
Interaction
Is a condition that influences an event or activity
Circumstance
Are an ethnic group from the mountains of nepal
Sherpas
The highest peak in the Indian subcontinent and the world’s
Mount everest
Who was the leader of india’s independence movement?
Mahatma gandhi