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Unit 6
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. |