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Chapter 4 Vocabulary
Tier 2 Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| " Law book of Manu" | Guidelines formed based on Hindu beliefs |
| Harappan | One of the first Indian civilizations |
| Dravidian | Settled "peoples" who organized cities in India |
| Aryans | People who speak in a Indo - European language, and also invaded northern India |
| Rig Veda | An ancient Indian collection of Vedic sanskrit hymns |
| Varna | Each of the four Hindu caste ( Brahman, etc.) |
| Indra | The leader of the Devas, the deva of rain and thunderstorm |
| Raja | A Indian king/prince |
| Brahmin | A socially superior person, in the Caste System |
| Caste System | A social structure that is determined by birth |