CBA #4 Review-General Knowledge

Religion practiced by more than 60 percent of the population in South Asia

The belief in more than one god

A social structure in India composed of four main levels, which was started by the Aryans.

Indian New Year also called the Festival of Lights, it is marked by gift giving, festivals and family gatherings. Hindu's light small lamps to symbolize the victory of good over evil.

A religion founded in 525 B.C. in India by Siddhartha Gautama

The birth of the soul into another physical life. (Buddhist and Hindu's both believe in reincarnation)

A form of government by the people, in which citizens often elect representatives to govern them

Penal = Prison; what Great Britain first used Australia as

The highest mountain range in the world, located in South Asia.

Leader of India's independence movement. He campaigned for civil disobedience, or nonviolent disobeying of laws, against the British. He also helped outlaw the Caste System in India.

Which country is divided into a communist north and a democratic south?

A country in South Asia that has over one billion (1,000,000,000) people and is mostly Hindu.

The lowest caste in the caste system. They are usually discriminated against and have to do the jobs society deems as dirty (like sanitation, burning the dead etc). The Indian Constitution outlaws discrimination against the untouchables.

A religion founded in 525 B.C. in India by Siddhartha Gautama.

The most populated country in the world. Is located in East Asia and is communist.