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16 Cards in this Set
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India
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Asian country South of China and Nepal
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China
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Country in eastern and central Asia, known as People's Republic of ______.
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Himalayas
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Mountain ranges in southern Asia, bordering India. Home to tallest mountains in the world.
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Ganges Plain
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Large piece of fertile land in Northern India
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Ganges River
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River flowing through northern India. Sacred river to Hindus.
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Monsoons
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seasonal winds that blow from the same direction for months.
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Green revolution
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An effort to use modern techniques to increase food production.
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Cottage industry
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When people make goods to sell in their own homes.
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Caste
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Social class based on a person's ancestry.
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Reincarnation
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When the soul is reborn as an animal or human after death.
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New Delhi
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Capital of India
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Plateau of Tibet
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Largest plateau in the world, located in China.
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Yangtze River
Yellow River |
Two major rivers flowing through China.
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Communist state
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The government has control over economy and society. Government chooses what to grow and how much things cost.
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Beijing
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Capital of China
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Dynasty
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A line of rulers from a single family
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