Chapter 6 Test

large landmass that is a part of a continent but distinct from it

• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru
• reincarnation

person who travels to go to a religious shrine or site

• pilgrims
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru

In South Asia, a strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer

• monsoon
• subcontinent
• caste
• guru
• reincarnation

line of rulers from the same family

• dynasty
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru

social group that a person is born into and cannot change

• caste
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• guru
• reincarnation

In Buddhism, a state of wisdom and freedom from the cycle of rebirth

• nirvana
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru

religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism

• guru
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• reincarnation

in Hinduism, the divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste

• dharma
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru

in Hinduism, the good or bad energy a person builds up based upon whether he or she lives a good or bad life

• karma
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru

rebirth of the soul or spirit in different bodies over time

• reincarnation
• subcontinent
• monsoon
• caste
• guru