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Ancient India
Ancient India Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alloys | mixtures of 2 or more metals |
| Astronomy | study of the stars and planets |
| Buddhism | religion based on teachings of Buddha |
| Himalayas | largest mountain ranges and protected ancient India from invaders |
| Hinduism | largest religion in India today; 1st religion in India |
| Metallurgy | science of working with metals |
| Monsoons | seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons |
| Nonviolence | the avoidance of violent acts |
| Sanskrit | most important language of India |
| Subcontinent | large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
| Caste system | divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth or wealth |
| Brahmin ` | Priests, judges and scholars |
| Dalits /untouchables | profession believed to be unclean |
| Kshatriyas | rulers. Soldiers |
| Sudras | peasants, servants, laborers |
| Vaisyas | merchants, farmers |