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14 Cards in this Set
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Subcontinent |
Landmass of great size but smaller than a continent |
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Monsoon |
Strong wind that brings heavy rain to Southern Asia in summer |
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Mohenjodaro |
Hill of the dead |
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Provinces |
Territories ruled by governor and town leaders |
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Brahmins |
Priests and religious scholars |
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Kshatriyas |
Rulers and warriors |
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Vaishyas |
Herders and merchants |
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Shudras |
Servants |
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Untouchables |
An unofficial 5th |
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Untouchables |
An unofficial "5th" class Their jobs were considered lowly or dirty ( handling Garbage or dead animals) |
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2 major religion |
Hinduism and Buddhism |
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Hinduism |
Origin: no single person founded it , blend of Aryan beliefs and the. People they conquered |
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Vedas |
Large collection of scared songs poems and teachings |
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Brahmanism |
Ancient Indian religion in which Brahmins are dominant class |
