Unit 6: India Flashcards
1
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Subcontinent
A
A large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent
2
Q
Citadel
A
Massive wall or fort for protection and acted as a granary. A place they stored grain.
3
Q
Harrapa and Mohenjo Daro
A
Abandoned ancient cities along the Indus River. Very advanced with a strong central government.
4
Q
Sanskrit
A
India’s writing.
5
Q
Vedas
A
Sacred Hindu text continuing hymns, stories, poems and prayers.
6
Q
Caste
A
Social class.
