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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.
citadel
a fortress in a city
migrate
move from one place to settle in another area.
caste
a social class of people.
Himalayas
the highest mountain range in the world; located in Asia.
Hindu Kush
mountain range in India; its passes served as highways for migration and invasion.
Indus River
a river in India that crosses the Himalayas and empties into the Arabian Sea.
Ganges (GAN jeez) River
a river in India that flows froom the Himalayas into the Bay of Bengal.
Harappa (huh RAP uh)
well planned ancient city; located now in present day Pakistan.
Mohenjo Daro
(Moh HEN jo DAH ro)
well planned city in ancient India; lay along the banks of the Indus River. Also located in present day Pakistan.
Aryans (AYR ee unz)
a people who entered the Indus Valley between 2000 and 1500 B.C.