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15 Cards in this Set
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Subcontinent |
A large landmass that is smaller than any of the usually recognized continents |
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Monsoons |
The seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia |
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Sanskrit |
An Indo-European language and religious writing of Ancient India |
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Caste |
An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with others |
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Guru |
A teacher |
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Vedas |
Ancient sacred writings of India |
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Varnas |
The four social classes of ancient India |
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Brahmins |
A priest |
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Kshatriyas |
Warriors and rulers |
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Vaisyas |
The common people |
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Sudras |
Unskilled laborers and servants |
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Aryans |
The group of people who migrated into India around 1900 became from central Asia |
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Hinduism |
A major religion and cultural traditions of South Asia |
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Brahman |
The universal spirit or the absolute god of Hindus |
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Reincarnation |
The rebirth of a soul in a new body |
