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| subcontinent | A large landmass smaller than a continent is called a ________________? |
| Vedas | What are the sacred books of the Hindu named? |
| Caste System | The Indian society was divided into what system? |
| Aryans | Who were the invaders from Central Asia that took over the Indus Valley? |
| missionaries | Who spread their religious beliefs? |
| inoculation | What is the process of injecting a person w/ a small dose of a virus? |
| monsoon | What are seasonal wind patterns that cause both wet & dry seasons? |
| fasting | This word means going without food. |
| dharma | Teachings of the Buddha and/or accepting one’s place in the world without complaint. |
| Janism | What concept is based on the teachings of a man named Mahavira? |
| Metallurgy | What is the science of working w/ metals? |
| kharma | Which word refers to the effects or force that good & bad actions have on a person’s soul? |
| Himalayas | What is the mountain range separating Indian subcontinent? |
| reincarnation | What is the process of rebirth? |
| Asoka | Which King is known for converting to Buddhism & seeking peace? |
| Candra Gupta II | What Hindu King expanded his empire all over India? |
| Kautilya | Who wrote the “ruler’s handbook”? |
| Candragupta Maurya | What military leader seized control of Northern India? |
| Siddhartha Gauthama | What Prince (known as the Buddah) rejected his life & become a monk? |
