Ancient India, Hinduism and Buddhism Vocabulary

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A large landmass smaller than a continent, like India.

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subcontinent

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River in South Asia flowing from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal; sacred to Hindus.

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Ganges River

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Large river from the Himalayas in Pakistan, near India.

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Indus River

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Seasonal wind patterns causing wet and dry seasons

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Monsoons

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Nomads from Europe and Asia who migrated to India; Vedas suggest the start of the caste system.

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Aryans

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Indus Valley city with grid layout, complex irrigation & sewer system.

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Mohenjo-Daro

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Ancient Indian language of Hindu scriptures and epic poems, source of many northern Indian languages.

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Sanskrit

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Priests at the top of the Hindu caste system.

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Brahmins

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Lowest class in Hindu caste system, performing society's worst jobs.

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Untouchables

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Movement of individuals or groups within society

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social mobility