Ancient India Flashcards
1
Q
monotheism
A
The belief in one god.
2
Q
polytheism
A
The belief in many gods.
3
Q
subcontinent
A
A large area of land that is smaller than a continent.
4
Q
monsoon
A
A seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia that can bring a lot of rain.
5
Q
plateau
A
Flat land at a high altitude.
6
Q
pollution
A
Harmful chemicals and trash that damages the environment.
7
Q
caste system
A
A social pyramid where some people are born to be more important than others.
8
Q
reincarnation
A
The belief in being born again in a different life.
9
Q
pilgrimage
A
A trip to an important spiritual or religious place.
