Vocabulary 1
Fertile
The ability to easily grow crops.
Indus River
An important river in ancient Indian civilizations.
Sacred
Something that is holy or important to people in the practice of their religion.
Defense
The act of protecting someone or something.
Diwali
A religious festival also known as the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus.
Conquer
To overcome or defeat someone or something.
Pious
Someone who is devoted to their religion and follows all the rules.
Hinduism
One of the two major religions started in India long ago and still practiced by millions of people in the world today.
Source
A place where something begins.
Represents
To stand for something else. Example: The 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represents the original 13 colonies.
Buddhism
One of the two major religions started in India long ago and still practiced by millions of people in the world today.
Unjust
Eager
Excited or impatient for something.
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
Two of the most important rivers in ancient China.
Durable
Able to last a long time.