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- 2. A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in South Asia that emphasizes enlightenment and the Eightfold Path.
- 5. The highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China, attracting climbers from around the globe.
- 6. Empire – A powerful Islamic empire that ruled much of South Asia from the 16th to the 19th century, known for its architecture and cultural advancements.
- 8. Political, economic, and cultural domination imposed on a society by another society.
- 9. Large ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake along the floor of the ocean.
- 10. The 1947 division of British India into the independent nations of India and Pakistan, leading to mass migrations and conflict.
- 11. A famous mausoleum in India built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, symbolizing love and Islamic architecture in South Asia.
- 13. A major Hindu festival known as the Festival of Lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
- 14. A traditional Hindu social hierarchy that has historically influenced Indian society.
- 16. The dominant religion in India, characterized by diverse beliefs, rituals, and deities.
- 17. India’s massive film industry based in Mumbai, known for producing colorful, musical, and dramatic movies.
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- 1. A sacred river in India and Bangladesh, vital for agriculture, spirituality, and daily life.
- 3. Large landmass that is geographically set off from the larger continent.
- 4. Process of adjusting to the surrounding conditions.
- 7. The world's highest mountain range, forming a natural barrier between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of Asia.
- 12. Seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months.
- 15. A tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific, affecting coastal regions of South Asia.