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Chapter 28&29
Question | Answer |
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Sultanate | A state ruled by a sultan. |
Nonaligned Nations | A nation that adopted neutrality during the Cold War. |
Subcontinent | A large landmass forming a distinct part of a continent. |
Alluvial Plain | A broad expanse of land along riverbanks, consisting of rich, fertile soil left by floods. |
Monsoons | A seasonal shift in the prevailing winds that influences large climate regions. |
Nationalism | Pride in one's nation; the desire of a cultural group to rule themselves as a separate nation. |
Nonviolent Resistance | The policy of opposing an enemy or oppressor by any means other than violence |
Boycott | To refuse to purchase or use a product or service as an expression of disapproval. |
Partition | A division into separate parts. |
Reincarnation | The belief that the soul of a human being or animal goes through a series of births, deaths, and rebirths. |
Caste System | A social hierarchy in which a person possesses a distinct rank in society that is determined by birth |
Charpoy | A wooden bed frame with knotted string in place of a mattress. |
Sari | A brightly colored cloth, worn by many Indian women, that is draped over the body like a long dress. |
Purdah | The practice among Hindu and Muslim women of covering the face with a veil when outside the home. |
Joint Family System | In India, the custom of housing all members of an extended family together. |
Cottage Industry | A small-scale manufacturing operation using little technology, often located in or near people's homes. |
Hydroelectric Power | Electricity that is generated by moving water. |
Irrigate | The watering of farmland with water drawn from reservoirs or rivers. |
Embankment Dam | A wall of soil and rock to hold back water. |
Buffer State | A country that separates two hostile countries |
Malnutrition | Disease caused by lack of food or an unbalanced diet. |
Deforestation | The process of stripping the land of its trees. |