Social Studies Unit Vocab
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| Caste | Hinduism. any of the social divisions into which Hindu society is traditionally divided, each caste having its own privileges and limitations, transferred by inheritance from one generation to the next
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| Class | a social stratum sharing basic economic, political, or cultural characteristics, and having the same social position
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| Subcontinent | a large, relatively self-contained landmass forming a subdivision of a continent
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| Outcast | a person who is rejected or cast
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| Legacy | anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor
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| Enlighten | to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to
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| Tradition | the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice
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| Monsoon | the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter
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| Meditation | continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation
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| Reincarnation | the belief that the soul, upon death of the body, comes back to earth in another body or form
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| Isolate | to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone
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| Innovation | something new or different introduced
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| Pariah | any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided
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| Reverence | a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration
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| Bronze | any of various alloys consisting essentially of copper and tin, the tin content not exceeding 11 percent
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| Conquer | to acquire by force of arms; win in war
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| Invasion |
an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army
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| alms | money or food given to poor people.
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| ascetic | characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline
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| edict | an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
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| guru | a spiritual leader who helps to lead a change
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| Dalai Lama | The spiritual leader of the Tibetan people
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