Ancient India vocab

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A large landmass smaller than a continent.

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Subcontinent

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Seasonal wind patterns causing wet and dry seasons

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Monsoon

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Most important language of ancient India

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Sanskrit

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Divided Indian society into groups based on birth, wealth, or occupation.

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Caste System

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Largest religion in India, believes in many gods.

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Hinduism

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Religious hymns left by Aryas

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Vedas

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Means "Enlightened One." Renounced worldly possessions and taught a way to overcome suffering.

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Buddha

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Hindus believe in the process of souls being born and reborn in new bodies.

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Reincarnation

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Effects of actions on a person's soul

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Karma

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Going without food

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Fasting