Indus
large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent
fortified area
groupings based on ones skill
varnas
a main river and all of the other rivers and streams that drain into it
river system
information used to prove something
evidence
term for an occupation based; meaning "birth group"
jati
help shape life in this region
monsoons
to move from one region to another in order to live there
migrate
position in society
accomplishment that requires effort or skill
achievements
a collection of hundreds, and even thousands of sacred hyms
Veda
special building used to hold grain
granary
is a fixed social class into which a person is born
caste