Seasonal winds that bring rain to India. They blow from the south during the wet season and from the North during the dry season (when the Mountains strain the clouds of moisture)

An ancient group of people who migrated to India, influencing its culture and society.

Ancient sacred texts of the Aryans. They are religious texts in Hinduism, and are foundational to Indian philosophy and spirituality.

The four social classes in Hindu society: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras.

The priestly and teaching class in Hindu society, responsible for religious rituals and teachings. This was the highest class.

The warrior and ruler class in Hindu society, responsible for protection and governance. This was the 2nd highest class.

The merchants, farmers, herders, and artisans in Hindu society, responsible for trade and agriculture. This was the 3rd highest class

The laborer and service class in Hindu society, performing various support roles. This was the lowest class.

This system made the separation between social classes permanent. This meant a person who was born into a group was not allowed to change groups at any point in their life, nor were any of their descendants.

The 1st major ancient Indian empire, known for its political and cultural achievements.

The 2nd major ancient Indian empire, known for its advancements in science, art, and literature. It was a Golden Age for India. The most important developments during it were in mathematics. They developed a decimal place system, inventing the number zero and utilizing it to make writing large numbers much easier than in other systems

A major world religion originating in India, characterized by a variety of beliefs and practices.

The ultimate supreme being, reality, or cosmic spirit in Hindu philosophy.

The ultimate goal of Hinduism, when you achieve union with the Supreme Being and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

the positive or negative force of a person’s actions that determines how one will be reborn in future lives

a Hindu’s social duty, it also affects their reincarnation.

believe that the universe and everything/everyone within it is an endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

A major world religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, focusing on the path to enlightenment.

The founder of Buddhism, known as the Buddha. He founded Buddhism because he was concerned about human suffering.

The Four Noble Truths

The foundation of Buddhism, outlining the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.

The practice of Buddhism. It is a guide to ethical and mental development leading to enlightenment.

a state of heavenly peace and freedom from desire and suffering. It is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, and represents the cessation of suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

3rd emperor of the Mauryan Empire, he converted to Buddhism, helping to popularize that religion

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Hindu Kush

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A mountain range in Central Asia, in the NORTHWEST of India.

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Himalayas

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The highest mountain range in the world, It is in the NORTHEAST of India.

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Bay of Bengal

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The large body of water that form's India's EASTERN border

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Arabian Sea

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The large body of water that form's India's WESTERN border.

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Indus River

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One of India's major rivers. It flows from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea

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Ganges River

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One of India's major rivers. It flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal

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Sarasvati River

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An ancient river in India that dried up, but we know about from written records

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