Geography Unit 11 Vocab

Bollywood

the Indian movie industry, based in Mumbai.

buffer zone

a neutral area serving to separate powerful nations or nations that are hostile to each other

caste system

social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes. Not legally in use anymore.

floodplain

the low-lying land along a river, formed mainly by sediment that has been deposited by floodwaters

genocide

the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

globalization

the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Hinduism

an Indian religion, a religious and universal order or way of life by which followers abide. Beliefs include karma and dharma. As a religion, it is the world's third-largest, with over 1.2–1.35 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global population

imperialism

the actions by which one country is able to extend power to control another country

Islam

An Abrahamic monotheistic religion centered on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. Followers called Muslims number approximately 1.9 billion globally and are the world's second-largest religious population after Christians.

karma

in Hindu belief, the sum of good and bad actions in one’s present and past lives

Kashmir

Region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent between India and Pakistan; political leadership has been disputed between India and Pakistan since 1947.

mantra

sacred words or phrases that are repeated in prayers or chants

outsourcing

setting up businesses abroad to produce parts and products for domestic use or sale; the practice of subcontracting manufacturing work to outside companies, especially foreign or nonunion companies

reincarnation

rebirth in new bodies or forms of life

Sikhism

The world's fifth-largest religion. The word 'Sikh' means 'learner' or 'seeker of truth'; Advocates equality, social justice, service to humanity, and tolerance for other religions.

Silk Road

network of Eurasian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century.

stupa

a dome-shaped structure that serves as a Buddhist shrine

subcontinent

a large landmass that is part of a continent but still distinct from it, such as Indiaz`

total fertility rate

the average number of children a woman has in her lifetime