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Chapter 5 – India Vocabulary
• CODY HERNANDEZ
Subcontinent
A large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it
Monsoon
A seasonal wind that blows for months at a time, affecting the
climate
Jute
A plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, etc.
Cottage Industry
A home or village based industry where family members make their
own goods
Castes
Your social class that is based on your ancestors
Reincarnation
A belief in the re-birth of a person’s soul in a new body after death
Cyclone
An intense storm system with heavy rain and high winds
Pesticides
Powerful chemicals that will kill crops-destroying insects
Dzong
A Buddhist center of prayer and study