Topic 4 India Vocabulary

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Subcontinent

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A large, landmass set apart from the rest of a continent.

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River System

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A river system is a network of a main river and its tributaries, along with the watershed that drains into it.

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Monsoon

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A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall, particularly in South Asia.

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granary

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A granary is a storage building for grain.

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citadel

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A fortified structure or stronghold.

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Evidence

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Information that supports a claim or belief.

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veda

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The Vedas are the oldest sacred hymns of Hinduism.

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Caste

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Caste is a system of social stratification based on hereditary status.

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varnas

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The four main social classes in ancient Indian society.

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Define jati

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Jati is a social group or community in the Indian caste system.