Cultural Traits/Religions South Asia

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A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms

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Hinduism

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the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire,

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Buddhism

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the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam

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Sikhism

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an ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes, using step-like horizontal fields cut into the slopes

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Terraced farming

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customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation

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Traditions

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seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months

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Monsoon

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large landmass that is geographically set off from the larger continent

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subcontinent

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large ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake along the floor of the ocean

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tsunami

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sudden movements of Earth's crust followed by a series of shocks

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earthquakes

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In what region origin can you find Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism?

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India