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Chapter 4 Vocabulary
Tier 2 Vocabulary Words
Term | Definition |
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" Law book of Manu" | Guidelines formed based on Hindu beliefs |
Harappan | One of the first Indian civilizations |
Dravidian | Settled "peoples" who organized cities in India |
Aryans | People who speak in a Indo - European language, and also invaded northern India |
Rig Veda | An ancient Indian collection of Vedic sanskrit hymns |
Varna | Each of the four Hindu caste ( Brahman, etc.) |
Indra | The leader of the Devas, the deva of rain and thunderstorm |
Raja | A Indian king/prince |
Brahmin | A socially superior person, in the Caste System |
Caste System | A social structure that is determined by birth |