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India
World History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | part of a continent, but huge barrier separates it |
| monsoon | strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer |
| sanskrit | written language brought to India by Aryans |
| caste | social group that someone is born into and cannot change |
| reincarnation | passing through many lives |
| karma | consequences of how a person lives their life |
| nirvana | state of wisdom when a person gives up all desires |
| raja | prince that ran their own kingdoms |
| guru | religious teacher and spiritual guide |
| dharma | divine law requiring people to perform their duty of their caste |