Ancient Indian Historical Terms
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| Untouchables | Group considered the lowest in Hindu India
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| Brahmins | Group considered the highest in Hinduism
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| Hinduism | Aryans and Indigenous people beliefs merged
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| Caste System | Rigid Hindu social system
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| Ganges | Holy river of India
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| Himalayas | Mount Everest is found here
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| Varna | Aryan division of four social classes
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| Monsoon | Seasonal wind that dominates the Asian climate
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| Sanscrit | Ancient language developed by the Aryans.
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| Gupta Dynasty | gave their full support to Hinduism
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| Brahma | A Hindu diety, he is the creator of the world.
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| the Buddha | means "Enlightened One."
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| Indus River valley | India's early settlements were here.
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| Vedas | ancient collection of sacred verses, hymns, and prayers
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| Karma | the consequences of how a person lives his or her life
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| Harappans | people who farmed and traded with their neighbors
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| Aryans | expert horse riders, they entered India from the north
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| Mauryan dynasty | achievements include a well-organized government and a postal system
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