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Ancient India
Buddhism an Hinduism
| What is a subcontinent? | a large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
| monsoon | seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and Southern Asia. |
| language family | a group of similar languages |
| Sanskrit | The first written language of India |
| Vedas | ancient sacred writings of India |
| raja | an Indian prince |
| caste | an Indian social class whose members are restricted in their jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes. |
| guru | a teacher |
| plateau | a broad flat area of high land |
| summer monsoon | wet winds (rainy) |
| winter monsoon | dry winds |
| Why are monsoons so important | Monsoons bring heavy rains which help the farmer's crops grow. |
| What are three river valleys in India | Indus River, Ganges River, Brahmaputra |
| What plateau is in India | Deccan Plateau |
| What large mountain range runs across Northeastern India | Himalaya Mountains |
| Name 2 major ancient cities of the Indus Valley | Mohenjo Daro, Harappa |