South Asia/India Review

Hinduism

Religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama

Gandhi

Leader known for nonviolent protests against British rule

Moksha

Freedom from the cycle of reincarnation

Ganges River

Sacred river used for baptisms in India

Himalayas

Highest mountain range, provides climate control for India

Kashmir

Disputed region claimed by India and Pakistan

Islam

Most followed religion in Pakistan

Nonviolent Protests

Type of protests commonly used by Gandhi

Caste System

Social hierarchy in India

Monsoons

Seasonal winds bringing extreme rainfall or droughts

Bhagavad Gita

Hindu scripture written in Sanskrit

Karma

Concept of reaping what you sow

Indus River

River important for irrigation and trade

Population of India & South Asia

Very densely populated region

Samsara

Cycle of rebirth in Hinduism

Britain

European country that controlled India

1947

Year India and Pakistan gained independence

Mount Everest

Tallest mountain in the world, located in China and Nepal at 29,032 feet