Ancient India Vocabulary

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Sacred water body for Hindus, originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

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Ganges River

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Major city of the Indus Valley civilization, flourished around 2000 BCE.

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Mohenjo-daro

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A large landmass smaller than a continent

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Subcontinent

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A broad flat area of high land

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Plateau

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Ancient city of the Indus civilization in present-day Pakistan.

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Harappa

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Mountain range forming India's northern border

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Himalayas

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Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia

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Monsoon

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First written language of India

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Sanskrit

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Ancient sacred writings of India

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Vedas

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Universal spirit worshipped by Hindus

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Brahma