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G-SSQ2 Ancient India

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Subcontinent A major subdivision of a continent
Himalayas The highest mountains in the world. They stretch across the northern end of the region. These massive mountains form a natural boundary between India and Central Asia
Plateau A large flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding lands
Indus River One of the two major rivers in India. It is a major supply of water
Ganges River One of the two major rivers in India. I major supply of water
Monsoon A wind from the south or southwest that brings heavy rainfall to Asia during the summer months.
Vedas The oldest text of Hinduism, a religion that began during the Vedic period. Said to be inspired by wise men who heard truth of the Gods. The sacred books that are still read by Hinduist today
Hinduism A religion that believes in reincarnation and karma. Reincarnation is rebirth in any form. Karma - what a person does in each life determines what a person will be in the next life.
Buddhism Envisions a cycle of life, death, and rebirth. They believe that people's actions impact them and affect how they are reborn. Buddhists focus on ending the suffering that they believe is part of being alive. Suffering is caused ideas like wealth, power
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
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