7Th Grade Social Studies Final Vocabulary

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indus river

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river that empties into the arabian sea.

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ganges river

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river in northern india that runs south of the himilayas and into indian ocean.

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monsoons

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strong winds that blow one direction in winter and oppisite in summer.

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subcontinent

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large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it.

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himilayas

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highest mtn range in world,in southern asia.

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hinduism

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religion of india that stresses that one main force connects all main life.

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caste system

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social system in which a person is born into and cannot change.

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reincarnation

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beleif that people move in a constant life cycle,death and reborn.

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dharma

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laws and duties that guide the behavior of each caste member.

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buddhism

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religion founded by siddhartha guatama which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering.

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monk

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man who devotes his life to a religious group.

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karma

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end result of a persons good and bad acts which determines his hers rebirth.

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four noble truths

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principles that rule life and promise an end to suffering.

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eightfold path

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basic rules of behavior leading to an end to suffering.

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middle way

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way of life neither too strict nor to easy.

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siddhartha guatama

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buddha[enlighten one] started buddism.

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sanskrit

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written language developed by the aryans.

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guru

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religious teacher and spiritual guide in hinduism.

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nirvana

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state of wisdom and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

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theocracy

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gov ruled by religios leaders.

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dynasty

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long line of rulers from same family.

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stupas

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buddhist shrine shaped like mound or dome.

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pilgrim

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person who travels for religious reasons.

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aryans

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people from central south asia who conquered harapans and devloped caste system and sanskrit.

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brahman

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univirsal spirit, diff gods.

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penninsula

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body of land with water on three sides.

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colonies

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settlement in a new territorry that keeps ties with home land.

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polis

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early greek city states made of city and surrounding.run like independent country.

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arcopollis

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large hill where people sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss com issues.

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agora

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open area that served as a market place and gathering place.

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jury

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group of citizens that are chosen to hear evidence and make decision in court.

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citizen

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person with rights and responsbility in their com or country .greece only males are citizens.

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assembly

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lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens.

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tyrant

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person who takes power by force and rules with absoloute power and authority.

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oligarchy

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gov in which elites rule.

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demorcracy

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gov in which all citizens share in runnig for office started in athens greece demo means people. cracy means power.

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monarchy

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gov ruled by a king.