Nepal Flashcards
1
Q
Geography
A
bordered by India and Tibet
2
Q
Economy
A
One of the poorest countries
1/4 below poverty line
69% agriculture
3
Q
Family
A
Joint families - patrilocal
Patriarchal
Age authority
4
Q
Education
A
Free but not compulsory
5
Q
Religion
A
mostly Hindu
also Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian
6
Q
Etiquette
A
“Namaste”
No physical contact between sexes
Insults related to feet
Only use right hand to eat and drink
7
Q
Food
A
Rice
Dhiro
Roti
Feasts
8
Q
Marriage
A
Arranged by elders
Important for family and social bonds
Very high dowry
Groom gifts
9
Q
Types of marriage
A
Polygyny
