Ch. 9 Vocab Review

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A subcontinent is

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a large landmass smaller than a continent.

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Monsoon is a seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia.

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seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia

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Language family is

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a group of similar languages.

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A raja is

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an Indian prince.

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Sanskrit is

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the first written language of India.

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The Vedas are

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ancient sacred writings of India

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A guru is

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a teacher

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Hinduism is

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a major religion that developed in ancient India.

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Brahman is the universal Spirit worshipped by Hindus.

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the universal Spirit worshipped by Hindus

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Reincarnation is

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the rebirth of the soul