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Unit 3 ch 1 ss
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subcontinent | A major subdivision of a content |
| Plateau | A large, flat area of land that is higher then the surrounding lands |
| Monsoon | A wind from the south or southwest that brings heavy rainfall to Asia during the summer months |
| Domesticate | To tame and use for agricultural or other purposes |
| Terra- cotta | Baked or hardened. Brownish red clay |
| Seal | An object that is pressed into a soft material to leave a design or other mark |
| Reincarnation | Rebirth in a new form of life |
| Caste | A division of society base on differences in wealth, social status, and occupation. A term introduced by the British to describe this element of Indian society |
| Nirvana | A state in which the human soul is at perfect peace |
| Stupa | A dome shaped monument where special religious objects are kept and people can worship |