Unit 10 India Visual Vocabulary

Subcontinent A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

Monsoons Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

Physical Features Features on the landscape that were formed by natural processes. Ex. mountains, rivers, lakes

Himalayas The planet's tallest mountain range, including the highest, Mount Everest. Provides a natural border for India.

Indus and Ganges Rivers Two of the most important geographic features in India, providing water sources and creating fertile land.

Sanskrit The most important language of Ancient India

Caste System Divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.

Fasting Going without food. Associated with religious rituals or protests. Be the Change you wish to see in the world. -Ghandi

Nonviolence The avoidance of violent acts.

Missionaries People who work to spread their religious beliefs.

Golden Age Period of prosperity, peace, and progress during the Gupta Empire. Advances were made in science, literature, and the arts, and people were more enthusiastic about religion.

Empire a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

Reincarnation The process of rebirth.

Buddhism A religion based on the teaching of Buddha. Centered on the ideas of the 8 Fold Path.

Buddha Or the Enlighten One is the founder of Buddhism Wealthy Prince who gave up worldly possessions to end suffering

Karma The effects that good or bad actions have on one’s soul

Hinduism The largest religion in India today. 1st religion in India. Focus on 4 Noble Truths, Karma, and Reincarnation.

Other Important Words

Alloys Mixtures of two or more metals. Employees work at a plant of Indian Metal and Ferro Alloys Limited

Astronomy The study of the stars and planets

Metallurgy The science of working with metals.

Inoculation Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus to help him or her build up defenses to a disease.