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39 Cards in this Set
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Himalaya Mts.
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-4 main climatic zones
-provides water when snow melts -major river systems -many peaks sacred -protects from invasion -limits growing |
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Mt. Everest
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-World's highest mt.
-Nepal side -Sir George Everest (Welsh Surveyor) -Lots of tourist revenue! $$$ |
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3 Major Rivers
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1) Brahmaputra River
2) Indus River 3) Ganges River |
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Brahmaputra River
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-Tibet --> India
-Irrigation source, transportation -Flooding issues -Empties into Bay of Bengal |
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Indus River
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-India --> Pakistan --> Tibet
-Empties into Arabian Sea |
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Ganges River
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-India --> Bangledesh (*poverty)
-Holiest of rivers in Hindi Religion -5th most polluted river -Hindus bathe in it to pay homage to their ancestors and gods |
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India's 2 Major Races
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-Dravidians
-Aryans |
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Dravidians
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-28%
-Southern India -Genetically short, dark-skinned people (some light-skinned) |
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Aryans
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-72%
-1500 BC Iran + S. Russia -Use Caste System |
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India Has:
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-In the North: Tigers, elephants, wild game
-Mysticism -Meditation -Physical tests: hot coals, levitation, nail beds, etc. |
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What is the main religion of India?
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-80% Hinduism.
-Still a large part Buddhism remaining. |
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Hinduism
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-3rd largest religion
-"way of life" -No single founder -Reincarnation + meditation -cows are sacred -Karma |
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Buddhism
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-Founded by Siddhartha Guatama
-4 Noble Truths -Desire + Ignorance -Dalai Lama - Tibet (became political as well) |
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*Stupa
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-Mound-like heap/monument
-Buddhist relics -Place of worship |
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*The Taj Mahal
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-"Jewel" of Muslim art in India
-Huge tourist attraction -Built by Mumtaz Mahal for his 3rd wife |
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Nepal
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-Wild tigers + elephants
-Mountainous -Gurkhas -Borders Tibet + India (Kathmandu) |
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*Gurkhas
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Soldiers/Military Force from Nepal.
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Bhutan
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-East of Nepal
-Buddhism -"Land of the Thunder Dragon" -5 Seasons (includes Monsoon season) -Bengal Tigers + Sloth Bear |
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Tibet
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-Seat of Tibetan Buddhism
-Original home of Dalai Lama** -Controlled by China -Subsistance agriculture - yaks for farming |
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Pakistan
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-Muslim country
-Modern technology in cities -Rural traditions in remote areas -Nuclear weapons -Into sports |
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Afghanistan
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-Muslim country - 85% Sunni
-Islamic food patterns: pomegranates, grapes, apricots, melons, nuts... -Nomadic + tribal society |
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Bangledesh
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-High pop. (8th densest in world!)
-Few resources - hunger = devastating -Islam, Sunni -Foods = very spicy! Fish are the most common protein, rice + tropical veggies, Dal |
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*Dal
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-"split legumes"
-Dried lentils, beans, or peas -AKA- stew of lentils |
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*Roti
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Unleavened bread
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*Basmati
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-Long-grain rice w/ aromatic nutty flavor
-Preferred in India |
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*Sri Lanka
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-Island S. of India
-Hinduism + Buddhism -Aryans + Tamils (descendants of Chola) -Tea (4th largest producer): White, green, + black, Ceylon |
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*Food Patterns:
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-Reflect different regions
-Variety of spices -Masala -Curry = extremely varied + always w/ chutney |
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*Masala
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-mixture of dry spices
-key component in curry -grind them to a paste (+vinegar or coconut milk) |
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*Chutney
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-chunky sauce made of fruit, spices, vinegar, & sugar
-sweet + spicy -"PULVERIZED" -accompanies a curry, like a condiment |
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*Samosa
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-Triangular, savory pastry
-veggie or meat-filled -served w/ chutney -appetizer |
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*Naan
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-oven-baked, leavened flatbread
-usually yeast + yogurt -baked in tandoor |
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*Tandoor
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-clay oven
-roasting meat -baking bread (especially Naan) |
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*Curry
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-Mixture of spices
-Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin,... -Hotter in S. India |
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*Mulligatawny Soup
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-Chicken or lamb
-Curry, rice, cream/coconut milk, lemon |
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*Paneer
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-India's premier cheese, curdled cows milk
-pressed + hand stretched -mild flavor, chicken texture |
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*Biryana
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-Baked rice + meat dish
-came from Muslim Mongols -flavored w/ saffron -often served w/ yogurt salad (Raita) |
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*South India Beverages:
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-Water (with meals)
-Coffee (milk + sugar) -Beer (alcoholic and non-alch) -Yogurty drinks |
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*North India Beverages:
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-Water (with meals)
-Tea (often spiced) -Beer (alcoholic and non-alch) -Yogurty drinks |
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Religions (Hindu, Islam, Buddhism):
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-Hindu = India
-Islam = Pakistan, Afghanistan, + Bangladesh (80%) -Buddhism - Bhutan + Tibet -Hindu + Buddhism = Nepal + Sri Lanka |