South Asia Test Review

4. The belief that when you die, your soul will be reborn into a new body.
6. A force that determines the quality of each life.
8. System An old system in India where people divide into different social groups based on their family.
11. The division of land into separate parts with separate governments.
12. A monotheistic religion and philosophy founded in India.
14. The belief in more than 1 god.
16. To hire someone outside a company to do work that was once done inside the company.

1. A large landmass that is part of a continent but has its own geographic identity. (Example: India)
2. A mountain range that is a physical barrier to trade and invasion.
3. A storm with high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and flooding.
5. The ultimate goal of all Hindus. It breaks the endless cycle of reincarnation.
7. A celebration of spring harvest primarily in Northern India. There are dancing, singing, and parades.
9. Mahal A famous piece of architecture built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jaha,n in the 1640s as a (tomb) for his wife
10. A Hindu festival of lights, held in the period of October to November.
13. The season commonly consists of heavy rains. This helps with agricultural production.
15. Holy texts of Hinduism.