1. Chapter 5 – India Vocabulary Your name and a picture goes here

2. Subcontinent A large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it

3. Monsoon A seasonal wind that blows for months at a time, affecting the climate.

4. Jute A plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, etc.

5. Cottage Industry A home or village based industry where family members make their own goods

6. Castes Your social class that is based on your ancestors.

7. Reincarnation A belief in the rebirth of a persons soul in a new body after death.

8. Cyclone An intense storm system with heavy rain and high winds.

9. Pesticides Powerful chemicals that kill crop- destroying insects

10. Dzong A Buddhist center of prayer and study