A large landmass that is like a continent, only smaller.

A mountain range on the northeastern border of India.

A mountain range on the northern border of India.

Seasonal winds that help shape India's climate.

An ancient Indus River culture.

A group of Indo-Europeans.

The early religion of the Aryans.

A social class whose members are identified by their jobs.

The empire covering much of Northern India that was ruled by the Guptas from about 320 AD to about 550 AD.

Major religion of India that spread across the world over the centuries. Most Hindus believe in one Supreme Being that can take many forms. It shaped the development of India's social structure system.

The Buddha. He was born a prince but gave up wealth to search for peace. He taught that life is an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Also taught about following a moral code called the "Eightfold Path," which emphasizes showing respect for others, acting rightly, and achieving wisdom through meditation. This will led to enlightenment, or seeing the world as it really is. He also taught about reincarnation, or a life after death.

A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. They believe in reincarnation, or a life after death.

Belief that each person has many lives.

A doctrine belief that what a person does in each life determines what he or she will be in the next life.