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Ancient India intro
Intro to Ancient India
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History
6th Grade
04/06/2017

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subcontinent
Definition
large landmass that juts out from a continent
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Himalaya
Definition
highest mountain range in the world
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monsoon
Definition
strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of year
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Indus
Definition
river valley with rich soil
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Mohenjo-Daro
Definition
well planned city on the banks of the Indus River
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citadel
Definition
fortress; group of public buildings enclosed by a high brick wall
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Aryans
Definition
invaders whose name meant noble or highborn
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Ganges
Definition
other river valley conquered by the invaders
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vedas
Definition
religious books; word means knowledge
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caste
Definition
class system; each class had specific work or duties to perform
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Everest
Definition
highest peak in the Himalaya mountains and in the world
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