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Asia Unit Test Study Guide
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History
6th Grade
05/12/2011

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Origami
Definition
A Japanese artistic tradition
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Hinduism/Buddhism
Definition
Two religions that began in India
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Monsoons
Definition
Strong winds that blow across the Asian continent and had a strong influence on the climates of East Asia
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Coastal Areas and Lowlands
Definition
Location where most people in China live
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Mohandas Gandhi
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Helped fight for India's independence and encourage rights for the down-trodden people of India in a non violent way
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Himalaya Mountains
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Formed about 40 million years ago when the Indian subcontinent collided with Asia
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DMZ or demilitarized zone
Definition
an unoccupied area along the 38th parallel that separates North and South Korea
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China
Definition
The largest land area in East Asia
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Great Britain
Definition
Once ruled India until it became an independent nation
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China
Definition
The oldest continuous civilization in the world with over 1 billion people
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Arable
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Good farm land
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Buddhism
Definition
An East Asian religion that includes the 4 Noble Truths
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Migration
Definition
Movement from place to place
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Buddha
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The basis of an Asian religion and originally known as Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince
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Communist
Definition
Government type of North Korea
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Democratic
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Government type of South Korea
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Untouchables
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Hindus below the lowest level of the caste system in India
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Purdah
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The traditional Indian woman's veil
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Confucius
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An ancient Chinese philosopher
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Subcontinent
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A large landmass that is a major part of a continent
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Hinduism
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The primary religion of India
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Caste System
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The social/economic classes of India
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Ho Chi Minh
Definition
The communist leader of North Vietnam
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France
Definition
Once controlled Veitnam during the Age of Imperialism
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Great Britain
Definition
Once controlled India during the Age of Imperialism
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Mt. Everest
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The tallest mountain in Asia and the world
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Taj Mahal
Definition
Located in India and built by Shah Jahan
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