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Social Studies 1
Ancient India chapter 4 section 1 the Indus and Ganges River Valleys page 108
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subcontinent | A large land mass that juts out from a continent. |
| Monsoon | A strong wind that blows across East Asia at certain times of the year. |
| Winter Monsoon | Blow from October to May, northeast, spreading dry air across the country from the Himalayas. |
| Summer Monsoon | In the middle of June the summer monsoon blows from the Indian Ocean. It carries moisture from the ocean. The rains drench the plains and river valleys daily. |
| Citadel | A fortress in a city. |
| Migrate | To move from one place to settle in another. |
| Caste | A social class of people. |