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History Vocab
South Asia/Gandhi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pass law | document non europeans had to carry |
| New Pass law | No marriage but a christian marriage is legal, must be fingerprinted; and need not knock to enter a home |
| Caste System | Social grouping based on birth |
| Colonialism | Exploitation of land, labor and resources (Controlling a country pecs) |
| Satyagraha | Gandhi's philosophy of courage, truth, and nonviolence |
| Anti Terrorism Law | British Law that did not allow public gatherings |
| Civil Disobedience | Non-violent, non compliance with unjust laws |
| Cottage Industries | Operating a business out of your home |
| Subsiistence Farming | Producing just enough food to survive |
| Sedition | Laws that would not allow you to criticize government or encourage insurrection |
| Mahatma | Great soul |
| Bapu | Term of endearment meaning father |
| Mohandas K. Gandhi | Leader of Indian independence movement |
| Jawaharial Nehru | FIrst indian leader, leader of indian national congress |
| Mohammad ali jinnah | firt leader of Pakistan, leader of the muslim league |
| Self sufficient economy | providing for all of your own needs |
| Indian National Congress | Hindu group organized to fight for Indian independence |
| Muslim league | Muslim group organized to fight for indian independence |
| Untouchables | people who do not belong to a caste |
| British India | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh |
| Hindu | Majority religion in india |
| Muslim | Minority religion in India |