Unit 9: Asia Vocabulary

4. the general of the Japanese emperor's army
6. ethnic group in SW Asia that occupied Mesopotamia
7. Mount____; tallest mountain in the world
9. the most populated country in Asia
11. Where Jews believe Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac
14. country that had once conquered central Asia under the leadership of Genghis Khan
17. a holy site for three major religions
21. country with a rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and exports
22. a ring-like coral island or strings of islands with a lagoon in the center
24. seasonal winds, especially in South Asia
26. a professional soldier in Japan
28. the lowest elevation point on the earth's surface

1. workplace where people work long hours under poor conditions
2. a set of closely grouped islands
3. the holy site for Hindus; one of the most polluted rivers in the world
5. removal of salt from ocean water
8. River where Jesus was baptized
10. river in Bangladesh that often overflowed and caused storm surges until a dam was built
12. from of government ruled by religion
13. the most commonly practiced religion in India
15. the holiest site for the Jews
16. the month-long Islamic practice of fasting from sun up til sun down
18. the birthplace of Muhammad; Muslims must face here when they pray
19. a series of rulers from the same family
20. a movement to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine
23. water stored in underground aquifers
25. strict Muslim group imposing rigid rules on society
27. an Islamic place of worship