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South Asia Vocab Qui

TermDefinition
karma A soul's action during a life determines the soul's form in the next life
pilgrimage A religious journey
discrimination Unfair treatment of particular groups of people
henna A reddish powder used to create intricate tattoos like designs as a part of a special occasion in India
literacy rate The percentage of people who can read and write
shalwar-kameez A long shirt with loose-fitting pants worn by people of Indian culture
cricket A team game similar to baseball. The British brought this game to India during the period of colonization
popular culture The arts, music, and other elements of everyday life in a region
caste system A social structure in India composed of four main levels
Sanskrit A language that is the basis of many modern languages in South Asia
deities Gods or goddesses
reincarnation The belief in the rebirth of the soul
civil disobedience The nonviolent disobeying of laws
Partition A time period during which India was divided into 2 countries: India and Pakistan
displaced When people are forced to leave their homes
empire The land or people ruled by one leader or government
tolerance A respect for another's beliefs
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