Ancient India Vocabulary
Subcontinent A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Monsoons Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
Sanskrit The most important language of ancient India
Caste System The division of Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation
Hinduism The largest religion in India today
Reincarnation The process of rebirth
Karma The effects that good and bad actions have on a person’s soul
Meditation The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas
Buddhism A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha
Nirvana A state of perfect peace