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Indus River Valley
Vocabulary for the Indus River/ India
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Social Classes | the way in which a civilization of people divides itself into different roles |
| Brahmans | members of the upper class of ancient Indian society: priests |
| Kshatriyas | members of the army |
| Vaisyas | commoners including farmers |
| Sudra | unskilled workers |
| Pariahs | lowest social class of ancient Indian society; “Untouchables” |
| Hinduism | Oldest religion in the world. The main religion of India which includes the worship of many gods and the belief that after a person dies he/she is reincarnated. |
| Vedas | books of knowledge in the Hindu religion |
| Raja | tribal leaders or chiefs |
| Citadel | a fortress sitting on top of a hill |
| Reincarnation | concept that a soul is reborn after death |
| Monotheism | Belief in one God |
| Meditation | Deep thought and concentration for religion or relaxation |
| Nirvana | A state of perfect peace in Buddhism |
| Buddhism | a religion that teaches people to be kind |
| Karma | in Buddhism and Hinduism |