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S.& E. Asia Set 3 #3
S.& E. Asia Set 3 #3 Communist, Buddhism, Monsoon, Reincarnation
Term | Definition |
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Typhoon | violent storms that develop over Pacific Ocean similar to a hurricane |
Confucianism | not a religion but a philosophy that is the foundation of modern Chinese |
Rickshaw | two-wheeled cart carrying one passenger that is pulled by a person |
Shintoism | a religion unique to Japan based on the traditional belief that everything in nature contains kami |
Sacred | considered to be holy and deserving of respect, especially because of a connection with a god |
Outsourcing | to send away (some of a company's work) to be done by people outside the company |
Infrastructure | Services and facilities people need, including roads, bridges, water and power. |
Brown Cloud | Layers of pollution caused by airborne particles and chemicals from wood fires, cars, and factories. |
Communist | a system of government in which the state controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party, holds power |
Buddhism | religion based on the teachings of one man—focuses on The Four Noble Truths and the Middle Way |
Monsoon | a seasonal wind bringing heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding. |
Reincarnation | A cycle of birth & rebirth. |