Chapter 9 Vocabulary Ancient India

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subcontinent

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a large landmass that is smaller than a continent

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monsoon

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seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia

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migrate

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to move from one place to another

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emerge

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to come into being or become known

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language family

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a group of similar languages

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raja

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an Indian prince

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Sanskrit

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the first written language of India

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Vedas

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ancient sacred writings of India

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caste

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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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guru

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a teacher