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India 4-1
Vocab, and test ques on india
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History
6th Grade
02/27/2013

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subcontinent
Definition
large landmass that is part of a continent
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Himamlaya
Definition
mountain system between India and the rest of Asia
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Ganges River
Definition
a river in India
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Deccan Plateau
Definition
region in India
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monsoon
Definition
strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the other in summer
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Harappa
Definition
ancient city in the Indus River valley
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Mohenjo-Daro
Definition
ancient settlement in the indus Valley
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Aryans
Definition
group of people on ancient India
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Sanskrit
Definition
written language developed by the Aryans
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raja
Definition
a prince who lead Aryan tribe
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caste
Definition
a social group that a person is born into and cannot change
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guru
Definition
a religious teacher and spritual guide in Hinduism
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