1. History Mystery: India is a large landmass but smaller than a continent. So, India is a _______1._________. Indians were the first to develop a written language called ________2._________. This was different from the Mesopotamian written language of ______3.__________. The Egyptians used the written language of _______4. _______ in ancient times. The social hierarchy of the ancient Indians is also known as the ____5._____ system. History Mystery Name #

2. India Visual Vocabulary Carousel Stations

3. Subcontinent A large landmass that is smaller than a continent India is a subcontinent. Draw a mini pic of India.

4. Monsoons Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

5. Physical Features Features on the landscape that were formed by natural processes. Ex. mountains, rivers, lakes

6. Himalayas The planet's tallest mountain range, including the highest, Mount Everest. Provides a natural border for India.

7. Indus and Ganges Rivers Two of the most important geographic features in India, providing water sources and creating fertile land.

8. Sanskrit The first and most important written language of Ancient India

9. Caste System Divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.

10. Nonviolence The most important language of Ancient India

11. Fasting Going without food. Associated with religious rituals or protests. Be the Change you wish to see in the world. -Ghandi

12. Missionaries People who work to spread their religious beliefs.

13. Golden Age Period of prosperity, peace, and progress during the Gupta Empire. Advances were made in science, literature, and the arts, and people were more enthusiastic about religion.

14. Empire a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

15. Other Important Words

16. Hinduism The largest religion in India today. 1 st religion in India. Focus on 4 Noble Truths, Karma, and Reincarnation.

17. Buddhism A religion based on the teaching of Buddha. Centered on the ideas of the 8 Fold Path.

18. Alloys Mixtures of two or more metals. Employees work at a plant of Indian Metal and Ferro Alloys Limited

19. Astronomy The study of the stars and planets

20. Metallurgy The science of working with metals.

21. Inoculation Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus to help him or her build up defenses to a disease.

22. History Mystery: India is a large landmass but smaller than a continent. So, India is a _______1._________. Indians were the first to develop a written language called ________2._________. This was different from the Mesopotamian written language of ______3.__________. The Egyptians used the written language of _______4. _______ in ancient times. The social hierarchy of the ancient Indians is also known as the ____5._____ system.