South Asia

The lending of small amounts of money to new businesses in the developing world.

A huge sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake

Tech. & ag. techniques: increase crop prod in India thru : irrigation, fertilizer, &pesticide

Marriage agreed to by the families of bride & groom, who have little or no say in the matter

Large mountain range that separateSouth Asia from the rest of Asia forming a subcontinent

The belief that a person’s soul is reborn as another living thing.

A large landmass that is part of a continent but still distinct from it

Polytheistic religion: beliefs: reincarnation, karma, & a caste system. Popular in modern India

Created after British imperialism. Separated from India due to its mostly Islamic population.

Religion that combines qualities of Hinduism and Islam found mostly in Northern India.

Seasonal winds that bring warm, moist air from the oceans in summer bringing heavy rains

Indian/Hindu belief that society is structured into strict social classes.

Peaceful leader of the Indian independence movement from British-ruled India

How & why of the creation of political divisions, such as zones, countries, states,&territories

When the birth rates outnumber the death rates in a country

Monotheistic religion believe Allah, practice the 5 Pillars of Faith, and adhere to the Quran.

A disputed region in Northern India. Pakistan and India both claim rights over the land.

Businesses that take place in home

Maj Religion where you follow Eightfold path to Nirvana in Tibet Japan Thailand & China

When one country is able to extend power to control another country