| A | B |
|---|
| subcontinent | large landmass connected to a continent but somewhat separated |
| silt | rich, fine grained soil |
| monsoons | seasonal winds |
| Aryans | Indo European "invaders" |
| migration | permanent move |
| varnas | social classes |
| caste | subgroup of class |
| Vedas | sacred hymns, poems |
| raja | ruler |
| Siddhartha Guatama | "The Buddha" |
| dharma | laws, teachings of Buddhism |
| Four Noble Truths | teachings of why people suffer |
| Eight Fold Path | Buddhist right way to live |
| reincarnation | rebirth |
| Asoka | Buddhist emperor who spread Buddhism |
| Mauryan Empire | first great Indian empire |
| edict | public announcement |
| guild | association of merchants, artisans who do the same work |
| karma | deeds a person performs in their livetime |
| Gupta Empire | "golden age" empire where Hinduism flourishes |
| nirvana | oneness - enlightenment gained |
| samsara | cycle of birth, death, rebirth |
