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Ancient India
Vocabulary for Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Raja | An Indian prince |
| Sanskrit | The first written language of India |
| Vedas | Ancient sacred writings of India |
| Caste | An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes |
| Guru | A teacher |