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Social studies-- South Asia Flashcards

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Caste

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a class of people in india

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Colony

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a territory ruled by another nation, usually one far away.

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Boycott

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a resfusal to buy or use goods and survices

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Partition

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a division

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Asoka

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a political leader who promoted equality

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Mohandas k gandhi

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A political leader who lead india to independince

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Nationalist

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a person who is devoted to the interests of his or her country.

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Dictator

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a leader who has absolute power

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Philippines

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an island country in southeast asia, offficially the republic of the philippines.

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Quota

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A certain portion of something, such as jobs, set aside for a group.

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parliament

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a lawmaking body

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drought

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a long period of time with little to no rain

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textile

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cloth

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Kashmir

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A disputed territory in northwest india, parts of which have been claimed by india, pakistan, and china since 1947

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Refugee

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a person who flees his or her country because of war or armed conflict.

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Ho chi Minh

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A communist dictator eh led northern Vietnam and took over southern Vietnam.

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Siddhartha Guatama

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A religious leader who fought for equality and is against the caste system. He was also the prince of India.

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Angkor Wat

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One square mile of carved of Hindu myths

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Purdah

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The practice of secluding women by covering their heads and faces with veils especially In some Islamic and Hindu countries.

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Indira Gandi

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The granddaughter of Ghandi, the first female leader of India.

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Automotive Industry

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An industry that puts together vehicles such as cars, vans, pick-up trucks, tractors, and motorcycles.

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Ngo Dinh Diem

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Southern leader of veitnam, who fought against communism. The US sided with this leader.

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Ho Chi Minh City

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The largest city in Vietnam, named for the president of northern Vietnam, formerly Saigon.

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