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Social Studies Notes
The Indian Subcontinent Notes
Term | Definition |
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subcontinent | a large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
delta | a landform at the mouth of a river created by sediment deposits |
monsoons | seasonal winds that bring either moist or dry air to an area |
Hinduism | the dominant religion of India in which the belief is that everything in the universe is part of a single spirit |
Buddhism | a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha |
caste system | a class structure that divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth or occupation |
Sikhism | a religion that embraces equality for all, belief in one God, service to humanity, and honest labor |
urbanization | the increase in the percentage of people living in cities |
green revolution | a program that encouraged farmers to adopt modern agricultural methods |
Sherpas | an ethnic group from the mountains of Nepal |