6th Grade Chapter 5 Vocab Review #1

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A large landmass smaller than a continent, like India.

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Subcontinent

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Seasonal wind pattern causing wet and dry seasons

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Monsoons

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Most important language in ancient India

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Sanskrit

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Division of Indian society into groups by rank, wealth, or occupation.

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Caste System

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Main religion of India; teaches everything is part of a universal spirit, Brahman.

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Hinduism

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Hindu and Buddhist belief in rebirth of souls into new bodies.

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Reincarnation

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Effects of actions on a person's soul in Buddhism and Hinduism.

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Karma

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Indian religion teaching all life is sacred, based on Mahavira's teachings.

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Jainism

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Avoidance of violent actions

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Nonviolence

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Monotheistic religion developed in India in the 1400s

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Sikhism