seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

the most important language of ancient India

divided Indian society into groups based on a person's birth, wealth, or occupation

the largest religion in India today, believed in many gods.

religious hymns left by Aryas

Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have renounced his worldly possessions and taught of a way to overcome suffering.

Hindus believe in this process when souls are born and reborn many times, each time in a new body

the effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul

going without food

focusing the mind on spiritual ideas.

A religion based on the teachings of Buddha. Four Noble Truths and Eightfold path

The state of enlightenment for Buddhists.

Ruler who brought great prosperity and stability to India.

civilization that grew up in the Indus River Valley