1. Unit 10 India Visual Vocabulary

2. Subcontinent
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

3. Monsoons
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

4. Monsoon Video India’s Monsoons Username: smsspartans
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5. Physical Features
Features on the landscape that were formed by natural processes. Ex. mountains, rivers, lakes

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

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

8. Sanskrit
The most important language of Ancient India

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

10. 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.

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

12. Other Important Words

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

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