Monsoon Asia Unit Flashcards
(47 cards)
Monsoon
A seasonal wind
Atoll
A ring like coral island or string of small islands surrounding a lagoon
Cyclone
A violent storm
Nonviolent resistance
A movement that uses all means of protest except violence
Caste system
The Hinduism cornerstone in which each person is born into a caste and can only move to a different caste through reincarnation
Kashmir
A disputed area in Pakistan and India
Microcredit
A small loan available to poor entrepreneurs to help small businesses grow and raise living standards
Information Technology (IT)
The study or use of systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information
Outsource
Obtain goods or service from an outside or foreign supplier
Siddhartha Gautama
The founder of Buddhism and known as the Budda
Mandala
A geometric design that symbolizes the universe and aids in meditation
Spheres of influence
A method of dividing foreign control in China
Mao Zedong
The leader of the Communists in China
Confucianism
A movement based on the teachings of Confucius
Taoism
A philosophy that aims for simplicity
Ring of fire
The chain of volcanoes that lines the Pacific Rim
Jakota Triangle
Peace between Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
Sweatshops
A workplace where people work long hours for low wages in poor conditions
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
An alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region
What is South Asia referred to as?
The Indian Subcontinent
What separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
Mountains and ocean
How much of the world’s population lives in South Asia?
1/4
What does ‘Himalayas’ mean?
Adobe of snow
What region is separated from the rest of the continent by the Himalayas?
South Asia
