Data

Copy and paste the text below. It is read-only. Select All

What is a monsoon? When and where do they occur? rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains ___________ is the highest mountain in the himalayas Everest What kind of vegetation does a tropical savanna climate have? Savannas are characterized by a continuous cover of perennial grasses, and may also have an open canopy trees, or an open shrub layer. The Indian _______________ was once part of Africa. pennunisula Why do many people live along the Ganges Plain? This area in South Asia is extremely fertile and excellent for farming. This makes the Ganges plain a haven for Asian farmers to grow rice and wheat. How large is the population of this region (South Asia)? 22 million Who Created Buddism? .Gautama Buddha aka Siddhartha. Who is typically just referred to as "Buddha". What are the two largest religions in South Asia? muslims and hindus Who was Gandhi? Gandhi was the most prominent political and spiritual leader during the movement for India's independence in the 20th century. How did Bangladesh slow its growth? . Who controlled the empire of raj and when? British colonial from 1858 and 1947 What was the Green Revolution? .A significant increase in agricultural productivity resulting from the introduction of high-yield varieties of grains, the use of pesticides, and improved management techniques. What are some of the problems of Urbanization? . ___________ is the busiest film industry in the world. Bollywood What causes a lower life expectance in South Asian than industrialized nations? . Most farmers in South Asia are _______________. . Name at least two water problems in South Asia. . ______________ is more than a 1000 miles long at the northern edge of the Indian subcontinent? . Bay of Bengal an arm of the Indian Ocean east of India Deccan Plateau a plateau in the central region of the Indian peninsula Mica Silicate mineral that typically splits into thin sheets & is used in the manufacture of electrical equipment; India has 9/10ths of the world's supply of this Cyclone A violent rotating windstorm Karma In Hindu belief, all the actions that affect a person's fate in the next life Dharma basic principles of the cosmos Reincarnation the belief that the soul, upon death of the body, comes back to earth in another body or form. Guru a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher Dzong a fortified monastery of Bhutan, South Asia Mumbai largest city in India; located on the west coast of the country Kashmir a mostly Muslim territory of Pakistan and India Jute plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing Green Revolution an effort in India to use modern techniques and science to increase production of food Cottage Industries Weaving, sewing, carving, and other small-scale industries that can be done in the home. The laborers, frequently women, are usually independent. Poaching illegal hunting of protected animals Nuclear Proliferation the spread of nuclear weapons to new nations Gupta The dynasty that ruled India How can you achieve contentment as a Buddhist? by obeying the five self-disciplinary principles