What is subcontinent?
the long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions.
climate
the sum of a person's good and bad actions
What is Karma?
the highest level of the Caste System
the river that starts in the Himalayan Mountains
What is the Ganges River?
a system to dispose of wastewater
sewer system
Sanskirt was the language of which Indian culture?
What is Ancient Aryans?
refers to a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
What is reincarnation?
follows teachings of one man and believes the ultimate goal is enlightment
What is Buddism?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro developed in this river valley
What is Indus River Valley?
to dig out material
excavate
What is Harappan Civilzation?
the ultimate goal of Hinduism
What is Moksha?
the state of enlightenment where on has found happiness and peace by following the Four Noble Truths.
What is nirvana?
the geographical region of the world where Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were discovered
What is Indian subcontinent of southern Asia?
to move from one country or place to another
migrate
the spread of people, ideas, technology, and products from one culture to another
cultural diffusion
the central moral system, or code, that Hindus follow
What is Dharma?
a person who works to spread their religious beliefs, often in a foreign country.
What is a missionary?
what is the name of this chapter
What is Ancient India?
to become an expert in a particular subject, skill, or trade; to produce a limited variety of goods and services.
specialize
created symbols for the numbers 0-9
What is Gupta?
the major social classes of the Brahims, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras
What is castes?
worships a god in many forms and believes the ultimate goal is moksha
What is Hinduism?
the founder of the Buddhist religion
What is Buddha?