South Asia Review

Religion that became a large minority under the Mughal Empire

Gandhi's program of "soul force" used to convert the wrong doer

Scientific advances in farming

State of "enlightenment" is known as what in Buddhism?

Who invented the decimal point?

What was Akbar the Great known for?

Under the caste system , what was a persons place in society based on?

Hymns, prayers, and rituals

Tallest Mountain in the World

As a colony of Britain, which was true of India

What does the word "Himalaya" mean?

The original language of the Vedas

Religion associated with Bhagavad Gita

On which river was the Harappan Civilization based?

Bhagavad Gita helped Gandhi in what way?

System based on occupation

Asoka spread this religion throughout the Mauryan Empire.

important river that flows mainly through Pakistan

Gandhi promoted Indian independence through what?

From what time period did the four social classes of the caste system develop?

desert that forms the border between Pakistan and India

Eastern border of South Asia

What was Gandhi's profession?

When did Mohandas Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

What did the Caste system create?

What is the most widely practiced religion in South Asia?

What is the goal of Hinduism?

What is the goal of Buddhism?

Center of a civilization

A large landmass, smaller than a continent

Which is an example of some of Gandhi's work?

What does the word "Monsoon" mean?

A religious teacher

Both Buddhists and Hindus believe in...

What is the source of most of the rivers in South Asia?

Monsoon that brings much rain to South Asia

What region do Pakistan and India disagree over?

Sacred river to many Hindus

Someones religious "duty" within their caste

Which of the following was a major influence in Gandhi's beliefs?

What South Asian countries are mostly Muslim?