Ancient India Vocab Flashcard

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What is a seasonal wind that causes wet and dry seasons?

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Monsoon

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Who were the nomadic group that invaded India and took control?

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Aryans

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What do you call people who work to spread their religious beliefs?

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Missionaries

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What is the time period of prosperity, peace, and progress during the Gupta Empire called?

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Golden Age

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Which rivers did the Indus civilization settle along?

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Indus and Ganges River

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What is the term for the natural resources available in a region?

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Natural Resources

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What is the ancient language of India that is the basis for many modern languages?

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Sanskrit

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What is the term for a landmass surrounded by water on three sides?

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Peninsula

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What is the cultural exchange of ideas, customs, and technologies between different cultures?

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Cultural Diffusion

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What is the name of the ancient Indian religion that believes in karma and reincarnation?

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Hinduism