India Flashcards
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a large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent
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subcontinet
2
Q
seasonal winds
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Monsoons
3
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Massive wall or fort for protection and acted as a granary. A place they stored grain.
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Citadel
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5
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Massive wall or fort for protection and acted as a granary. A place they stored grain.
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Citadel:
6
Q
abandoned ancient cities along the Indus River. Very advanced with a strong central government.
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Harrapa & Mohenjo Daro:
7
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India’s writing
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Sanskrit
8
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sacred Hindu text continuing hymns, stories, poems and prayers
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Vedas
9
Q
social class
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Caste
10
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a polytheistic religion but also believes there is one universal spirit known as the Brahma.
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Hinduism
11
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a responsibility to fulfill one’s duty within your caste.
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Dharma
12
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the universal understanding that what goes around comes around.
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Karma
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