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India Vocab practice 2016

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MeditatePeaceful contemplation to achieve enlightenment
MonsoonA seasonal wind that brings a great amount of rain
Planned CitiesCities that are thought out before building. ie: cities roads in a grid pattern.
ReincarnationThe rebirth of a soul into another body
NirvanaA state of wisdom that breaks the cycle of reincarnation
SanskritAncient language of Hindu in India
SubcontinentA large landmass that is part of a continent, but has its own geographic identity
ArchipelagoA group of islands
AryanIndo-European people from North of India who migrated into India around 1500 BC
AsokaMauryan Emperor; called the greatest emperor. He traded violence for kindness.
CasteAn inherited social class of traditional Hindu society that separates people into classes by birth, occupation, or wealth.
DravidianNative people of India
EnlightenmentSpiritual knowledge or understanding
KarmaHindu belief; the sum of a person’s actions determines their fate in the next life
Monsoons too early or late?Early drought; late flood seedlings
Mohenjo-Daro vs UrbanaWindows on front, fortified city, write on clay


6th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
Urbana Local Intermediate School
OH

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