Chapter 9 Key Term Quiz

South Asia
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Currency from another country.

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

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

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.

A legal system based on the precepts of Islam.

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.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

Refers to the movement from a more centralized form of economy to a freer, market-based economy.

Temporary unauthorized settlements on government land in Karachi, Pakistan.

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

A form of Buddhism based on the oldest known records of Buddha's teaching. Dominant form of Buddhism in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

A method for mapping which references the relevant complex social geographies.

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