Ancient India Vocabulary

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A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

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Subcontinent

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seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia

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Monsoon

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the 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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an Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes

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Caste

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a major religion that developed in ancient India

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Hinduism

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the universal spirit worshiped by Hindus

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Brahman

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the rebirth of the soul

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Reincarnation

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a force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives

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Karma

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a person's personal duty, based on the individual's place in society

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Dharma