Ch.1 Ancient India Word Scramble
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| subcontinent | a major subdivision of a continent |
| plateau | a large, flat area of land that is higher than 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 based 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 a perfect peace |
| stupa | a dome-shaped monument where special religious objects are kept and people can worship |
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