largest mountain chain in the world, located in India, Nepal, and China

the tallest mountain in the world reaching 29,029ft.

is a large, relatively self-contained landmass forming a subdivision of a continent

seasonal wind patterns that bring wet (summer) or dry (winter) air across India

an endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth

the state of perfect peace in Buddhism

the teachings of Buddha

the effects of good and bad actions upon your life

wealthy Indian Prince that looked for meaning of life and cause of suffering. Believed people should consider others before themselves.

the "enlightened one", found the meaning of life in the Four Noble Truths

the religion created by Prince Siddhartha who taught using the EightFold Path. Believed one should give up material items and live a simpler way of life.

religion created when the Aryan beliefs were incorporated. Believed one invisible force "Brahman" connects life.

the divisions or social classes in India. Although not as strong as it once was, there are still restrictions on communication and interactions between groups.

an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism)

immigrants from the north who arrived at the Ganges river valley by the year 1000 BC

The priest varna of the caste system

Another word for the social classes in the Caste system that ranked people from high to low

Kshyatriyas

Sudras

Vaisyas

lowest class of people in the caste system of Hinduism, do all the dirty work of society