Topic 4 India Vocabulary

Define Subcontinent

• A large, landmass set apart from the rest of a continent.

• A geographical feature like a mountain range.
• A type of oceanic region.
• A small, indistinguishable part of a continent.

Define River System

• A river system refers to a single stream that does not connect to any other water bodies.
• A river system is only the main river without any tributaries.
• A river system is a network of a main river and its tributaries, along with the watershed that drains into it.
• A river system is a collection of lakes and ponds in a region.

Define monsoon

• A monsoon is a type of tropical storm that occurs in the Pacific Ocean.
• A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall, particularly in South Asia.
• A monsoon is a permanent wind that blows throughout the year.
• A monsoon is a weather phenomenon that only affects North America.

Define granary

• A granary is a type of grain.
• A granary is a storage building for grain.
• A granary is a type of grain crop.
• A granary is a tool for farming.

Define citadel

• A type of medieval weapon.
• A large city or urban area.
• A decorative garden feature.
• A fortified structure or stronghold.

Define evidence

• Evidence is a form of entertainment or art.
• Evidence is a type of scientific experiment.
• Evidence is information that supports a claim or belief.
• Evidence is a personal opinion or belief.

Define veda

• The Vedas are the oldest sacred hymns of Hinduism.

• The Vedas are primarily focused on the teachings of Buddhism.
• The Vedas are modern religious writings from the 20th century.
• The Vedas are a collection of ancient Greek texts.

Define caste

• Caste is a type of clothing worn in certain cultures.
• Caste refers to a form of government based on democracy.
• Caste is a method of agricultural production.
• Caste is a system of social stratification based on hereditary status.

Define varnas

• The five elements of nature in Hindu philosophy.
• The stages of life in Buddhism.
• The different types of yoga practices.
• The four main social classes in ancient Indian society.

Define jati

• Jati refers to a type of traditional Indian dance.
• Jati is a term for a religious festival in India.
• Jati is a style of Indian cuisine.
• Jati is a social group or community in the Indian caste system.