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Chapter 3 Section 1,
World History
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subcontinent | large landmass that juts out from Asia |
| Plateau | a raised area of level land too dry for farming |
| Monsoons | winds that bring hot, dry air from the northeast on October and rains from the southwest in mid-June |
| Harappa | large ancient city of the Indus civilization, located in present-day Pakistan |
| Mohenjo-Daro | ancient city in the Indus civilization, located in present-day Pakistan |
| Veneration | special regard |
| Rajahs | leaders elected by the Assyrians that competed for control of the land |
| Indra | the god of war |
| Vedas | a collection of hymns and religious instructions |
| Brahman | a single spiritual power beyond the gods of the Vedas and existing in all things |
| Mystics | people who devote their lives to seeking direct communion with divine forces |
| Acculturation | created a common culture by blending traditions |