Vocabulary: Ancient India

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What is a sub-continent?

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A large landmass that is smaller than a continent.

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What are monsoons?

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Seasonal winds that have a large impact on India's climate

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What is the written language developed by the Aryans?

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Sanskrit

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What is the definition of 'Caste System'?

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A class structure that is determined by birth.

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The founder of the Mauryan Empire and the first emperor to unify India was:

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Chandragupta Maurya

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Who was Ashoka?

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A Buddhist and powerful ruler of the Mauryan Empire

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What is the meaning of the word 'Guru'?

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Spiritual teacher

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What is Hinduism?

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A major polytheistic religion that developed in ancient India, beginning in 1500 BCE.

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What is Buddhism?

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A religion founded in ancient India by the Buddha in 500s BCE.

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What is Brahman?

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The universal spirit worshipped by Hindus.