Unit 9: Asia Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. the general of the Japanese emperor's army
  2. 6. ethnic group in SW Asia that occupied Mesopotamia
  3. 7. Mount____; tallest mountain in the world
  4. 9. the most populated country in Asia
  5. 11. Where Jews believe Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac
  6. 14. country that had once conquered central Asia under the leadership of Genghis Khan
  7. 17. a holy site for three major religions
  8. 21. country with a rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and exports
  9. 22. a ring-like coral island or strings of islands with a lagoon in the center
  10. 24. seasonal winds, especially in South Asia
  11. 26. a professional soldier in Japan
  12. 28. the lowest elevation point on the earth's surface
Down
  1. 1. workplace where people work long hours under poor conditions
  2. 2. a set of closely grouped islands
  3. 3. the holy site for Hindus; one of the most polluted rivers in the world
  4. 5. removal of salt from ocean water
  5. 8. River where Jesus was baptized
  6. 10. river in Bangladesh that often overflowed and caused storm surges until a dam was built
  7. 12. from of government ruled by religion
  8. 13. the most commonly practiced religion in India
  9. 15. the holiest site for the Jews
  10. 16. the month-long Islamic practice of fasting from sun up til sun down
  11. 18. the birthplace of Muhammad; Muslims must face here when they pray
  12. 19. a series of rulers from the same family
  13. 20. a movement to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine
  14. 23. water stored in underground aquifers
  15. 25. strict Muslim group imposing rigid rules on society
  16. 27. an Islamic place of worship