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- 3. – the belief in Hinduism that after death, souls are reborn into new bodies based on how they lived their previous lives.
- 5. – a major religion that began in ancient India, emphasizing many gods, reincarnation, karma, and following your duty (dharma).
- 6. – the spread of ideas, customs, technologies, and beliefs from one group of people to another.
- 7. – ancient Hindu sacred writings that contain hymns, poems, prayers, and rituals.
- 8. – to move from one region or place to another, often in search of better living conditions or resources.
- 9. – a strict social class structure in India where people were divided into groups based on their jobs and family background, which influenced their daily lives and opportunities.
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- 1. – an ancient civilization in the Indus River Valley known for its well-planned cities, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
- 2. – a large area of land separated from the rest of a continent by geographic features (Example: India is a subcontinent of Asia).
- 4. – a group of people who migrated to India from Central Asia, bringing new languages, beliefs, and customs.
- 8. – seasonal winds that bring heavy rains or dry air, greatly affecting the climate and agriculture.
- 10. – an ancient language of India, used by the Aryans and the language in which many sacred texts were written.