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Ancient India
Ancient India Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Alloys | mixtures of 2 or more metals |
Astronomy | study of the stars and planets |
Buddhism | religion based on teachings of Buddha |
Himalayas | largest mountain ranges and protected ancient India from invaders |
Hinduism | largest religion in India today; 1st religion in India |
Metallurgy | science of working with metals |
Monsoons | seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons |
Nonviolence | the avoidance of violent acts |
Sanskrit | most important language of India |
Subcontinent | large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
Caste system | divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth or wealth |
Brahmin ` | Priests, judges and scholars |
Dalits /untouchables | profession believed to be unclean |
Kshatriyas | rulers. Soldiers |
Sudras | peasants, servants, laborers |
Vaisyas | merchants, farmers |