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20 Cards in this Set
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A large, distinct landmass that is joined to a continent.
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Subcontinent
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An area of fertile soil.
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Alluvial Plain
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Seasonal winds.
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Monsoon
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Heavy, swirling storm; same as a hurricane.
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Cyclone
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Huge waves caused by underwater earthquakes.
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Tsunamis
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Defines ones occupation or social position; Hindu.
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Jati
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Chain of closely linked metropolitan areas.
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Megalopolis
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Moral Duty.
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Dharma
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Rebirth of the soul into another being.
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Reincarnation
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When you achieve your dharma and you made the best of your life.
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Karma
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Use of colonies for suppling materials and markets.
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Mercantilism
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Political domination of another country.
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Imperialism
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An empire. (India)
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Raj
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A skilled teacher.
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Guru
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Average number of children a woman has in her lifetime.
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Total fertility rate
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A religious group that combines Hindu and Islamic beliefs.
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Sikh
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Buddhist Monk.
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Lama
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Repetitive prayers.
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Mantras
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Domed shrines that the buddhists prayed in.
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Stupa
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Fortified Monasteries.
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Dzong
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