South Asia Terms Quiz modified- Flashcards
the chief god in Hinduism
Brahaman
name for Indo-Gangetic Plain because of their agricultural output
“Breadbasket of South Asia”
name for Siddhartha Guatama; it means “Enlightened one”
Buddha
divides India society into classes that are determined at birth
caste system (varnas)
established by British in the 1600’s to control trade in India
East India Company
a on day strike where all Indian business activity stopped
hartals
organization established in the 1800’s that led the independence movement in South Asia
Indian National Congress
in Hinduism, the goal in the journey of the soul is to achieve this
moksha
“seasonal winds” that heavily impact the climate of South Asia
monsoons
organization founded to protect the rights of Muslims in India
Muslim League
the rebirth of a person’s soul is reborn until it is perfected
reincarnation
an Indian soldier fighting in the British army
sepoys
people considered outside the class system; made to do the lowest jobs
untouchables
the British ruler in India
viceroy
monument built by Shah Jahan to honor his wife
Taj Mahal
nickname for the city of Bombay because it was a major western port
“Gateway to India”
sub continent
term for South Asia because it is separated from the rest of Asia
dharmas
the rules of your caste that impact you job, clothes &who you marry
spiritual teacher who has a perfect understanding of Hinduism
guru
belief that your situation is the result of your past actions
karma
all the gods of a religion
pan theon
rains more on 1 side of the mountain than the other
orographic lifting (rain shadow)
a refusal to buy British goods
boycott
formed from a river emptying into a larger body of water
delta
