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Ancient India Vocab
Mrs.Buskey 6th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subcontinent | Large land mass that is a part of the continent but considered a separate region |
| Monsoon | Seasonal wind system that produces a wet or dry season |
| Hindu Kush | Mountain range North West of India |
| Himalayas | Highest mountain in the world,stretching along North India,separating India from China |
| Planned Cities | Cities built according design |
| Harappan Civilization | Indian civilization that developed along the Indus River |
| Aryans | Group of herders that migrate south in India |
| Brahmanism | Religion of Aryans |
| Caste System | Name of Indian social stucture |
| Buddhism | Religion that began in India and is based on teaching of Siddharta Gautama |
| Nirvana | State of wisdom that breaks the cycle of reincarnation |
| Ahimsa | non-violent |