history Flashcards
1
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subcontinent
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a large part of a continent
2
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river system
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a river and its tributaries
3
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monsoon
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a seasonal prevailing wind
4
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granary
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a store house for grain
5
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citadel
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a fortress typically on high ground
6
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Veda
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Ancient Hindu scriptures that are very important to their religion
7
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caste
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A social group in India that people are born into, based on their family’s job
8
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Varna
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a category or group in the Hindu social system, like priests, warriors, merchants, or workers.
9
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jati
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a smaller group within a caste based on occupation or family
10
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meditate
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calm or clean the mind
11
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enlightenment
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a state of perfect wisdom
12
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nirvana
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a state of blissful mind without desire
13
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monastery
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secuded
