india
subcontinent
major subdivision of a continent
plateau
large flat area of land that is higher than surrounding lands
monsoon
wind from the south or southwest that brings heavy rainfall to Asia during summer months
domesticate
to tame and use for agriculture or other purposes (ex. animals)
terra-cotta
baked or hardened brownish-red clay
seal
an object that is pressed into a soft material to leave a desing or mark
reincarnation
rebirth in a new form of life
caste
a division of society based on differences in wealth, social status, and occupation. term used by British.
nirvana
a state in which the human soul is at a perfect peace
stupa
a dome-shaped monument where speacial religious objects are kept and people can worship