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India Section 1 & 2 Quiz
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Social Studies
6th Grade
01/11/2012

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Subcontinent
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A large landmass that is small than a continent.
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Monsoons
Definition
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons.
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Mohenjo Daro & Harappa
Definition
The first two cities that formed in the Indus River Valley.
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Sanskrit
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The most important language of ancient India.
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Caste System
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Divided Indian society into groups based on a person's birth, wealth, or occupation.
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Aryans
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A group of skilled warriors that came from Central Asia.
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Hinduism
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The largest religion in India today.
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Reincarnation
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The process of rebirth.
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Karma
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The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul.
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Jainism
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Based on the teachings of a man named Mahavira.
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Nonviolence
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The avoidance of violent actions.
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