Ancient India Geography and Caste System Flashcard

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In the Caste system, Brahmins were

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priest, teachers, and scholars

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In the Caste system, the Kshatriyas were

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rulers, warriors, and politicians

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In the Caste system, the Vaisyas were

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merchants, farmers, herders, and artisans

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In the Caste system, the Sudras were;

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laborers

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The Varnas, also known as social class was determined by

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birth

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Himalayan Mountains made India

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difficult for outside invaders to reach it

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The climate in India

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is good for agriculture; cool weather

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Monsoons

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help farmers

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India's winter monsoon winds are dry and cool because

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The Himalayas block both rain and cold air carried by the winter monsoon winds.

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What created the Himalayan Mountains?

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movement of continental plates