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20 Cards in this Set
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a group that defines one's occupation and social positions
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jati
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chain of closely linked metrapolitan areas
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megalopolis
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moral duty
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dharma
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rebirth as another living being until overcoming personal weakness and earthly desires
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reincarnation
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good deeds actions in accord with one's dharma moves one toward this point
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karma
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an economic system of using colonies for supplying materials and markets to the colonizing country
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mercantilism
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political and economical domination of another country
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imperialism
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the hindu word for empire
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raj
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teacher
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guru
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the average number of children a woman has in her life
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total fertility rate
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a religous group that incorporates elements of hinduism and islam
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sikhs
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buddist monk
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lama
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repetitive prayers
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mantra
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domed shrines
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stupa
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fortified monasteries
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dzong
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farm products grown for sale or export
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cash crop
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a fiber used to make string, rope, and cloth
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jute
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an effort that has sought to increase crop yields in developing countries
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green revolution
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plant materials and animal dung
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biomass
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bussinesses that employ workers in their homes
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cottage industries
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