Chapter 5 – India Vocabulary Mason Dooley
Subcontinent A large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it
monsoon A seasonal wind that blows for months at a time, affecting the climate
jute A plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, etc…
Cottage industry A home or village based industry where family members make their own goods
castes Your social class that is based on your ancestors.
reincarnation A belief in the rebirth of a person’s soul in a new body after death in Hinduism.
cyclone An intense storm system with heavy rain and high winds
pesticides Powerful chemicals that kill crops- destorying insects
dzong A Buddhist center of prayer and study