Chapter 9 Key Term Quiz

South Asia
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Goods that come from agriculture, forestry, mining, and fishing.

A group of people living outside of their homeland.

A social system created by Hinduism and reinforced by the British in India, that is made up of social categories that determine not only position in the social hierarchy but also proportionate occupation, behaviors and mores such as eligible marriage partners.

The highly disputed, militarized region that separates Southeast Pakistan and Northern India.

Name given to the globally influential movie industry that dominates Indian culture, as well as the movie making complex in Mumbai where many productions originate.

A crop that is easy to bring to market and is also considered a primary good, such as wheat.

A system of government that is ruled by the leaders of a religion, or based on the beliefs of a single religion.

A boundary implemented after the second Afghan War redefining the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Temporary unauthorized settlements on government land in Karachi, Pakistan.

A sect of Islam distinct from Shia in that its adherents do not believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

The conflict between the British and Russian Empires in the nineteenth century for dominance in Afghanistan and South Central Asia.

A member of the lowest caste in the traditional Indian caste system.

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