1. Chapter 5 – India Vocabulary Mason Dooley

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 person’s soul in a new body after death in Hinduism.

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

9. pesticides Powerful chemicals that kill crops- destorying insects

10. dzong A Buddhist center of prayer and study