Indian Subcontinent Test Cards

Arabian Sea

One of the bodies of water surrounding the Indian Subcontinent.

Bay of Bengal

Another body of water surrounding the Indian Subcontinent.

Indian Ocean

The third body of water surrounding the Indian Subcontinent.

Himalayas

The mountains that separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.

Mount Everest

The highest point in the world, located in the Himalayas.

Ganges

An important river in the Indian subcontinent, considered sacred in India.

Indus

An important river that flows primarily through Pakistan.

Monsoon

A seasonal wind pattern that causes heavy rains in the summer and dry conditions in the winter.

Wet season

Occurs from June to October, marked by heavy rainfall due to monsoon winds.

Dry season

Occurs from November to January, characterized by cool, dry weather.

Sanskrit

The language introduced by the Aryans to the Indian subcontinent.

Caste system

A hierarchical social structure introduced by the Aryans.

Vedic religion

A precursor to Hinduism introduced by the Aryans.

Colony

A territory under the control or ownership of another country, often for economic gain.

Partition

The division of a country into two or more separate entities.

Britain's withdrawal

The event that led to the partition of India due to financial strains after WWII.

Bengal Basin

The region in India with the highest population density.

Urbanization

The process of migrating from rural areas to cities in search of jobs and better living conditions.

Mixed economy

An economy that combines private and public sectors.

Kashmir

A disputed territory claimed by both India and Pakistan.

Wealthy life in India

Comfortable lifestyle with access to high-end goods and services.

Poor life in India

Difficult conditions often experienced in slums with poor sanitation and low wages.

Economic inequality

A major reason for the wealth gap between rich and poor in India.

Brahmin

The top caste in the Indian caste system, consisting of priests and scholars.

Kshatriya

The warrior caste responsible for administration and ruling.

Vaishya

The caste of merchants and landowners.

Sudra

The caste of laborers and service providers.

Dalit/Untouchables

An historically oppressed group now referred to as Scheduled Castes (SC).

Nonviolent resistance

The method used by Gandhi to achieve independence from British rule.

Four Noble Truths

The fundamental beliefs in Buddhism about suffering and its resolution.

8-Fold Path

A guide to ethical and mental development leading to enlightenment in Buddhism.

Sherpa

A person working as a porter, typically in the Himalayas.

Maldives challenges

Constant flooding and water scarcity caused by climate change.

United Nations

An international organization working to help the Maldives address climate change impacts.