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Unit 4: India
Ancient India
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A large landmass that is smaller than a continent | Subcontinent |
| The strict social pyramid in India that was based on your role in society | The Caste System |
| The science of working with metals | Metallurgy |
| A mixture of two or more Metals | Alloy |
| The most important language of Ancient India | Sanscrit |
| Who is the Enlightened One? | Buddha |
| The process of rebirth is known as... | Reincarnation |
| What is the largest religion in India today? | Hinduism |
| What religion is based on the Teachings of the Buddha? | Buddhism |
| The study of space and the objects in it | Astronomy |
| Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons | Monsoons |
| The name for the set of numbers we use today Example: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 | Hindu-Arabic Numerals |
| What are the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul? | Karma |
| A state of Perfect Peace | Nirvana |
| What Number was Invented in India | 0 |
| Who was so low that they were below the caste system? | Untouchables |
| The Two major Empires in India | Mauryan and Gupta |
| Were you allowed to leave your Caste in Ancient India? | No |
| The separation of groups in India mostly based on jobs | The Caste System |
| The Holy Books of Hinduism are called the | Vedas |
| Indian Art is primarily focused around themes of | Religion |
| The Two major Cities of Ancient India were | Mohenjo Daro and Harappa |