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21 Cards in this Set
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Aryans
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warlike invaders of India from Central Asia
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Brahman
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the universal spirit that Hindus believe all creation comes from (it’s everywhere at all times)
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Buddha
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Indian religious leader who developed the ideas that became Buddhism (heaven is in the mind)
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castes
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the strict division of society that is based on people’s birth and occupation (job)
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Four Noble Truths
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the process by which Buddhists believe a person can escape suffering
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karma
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the force created by a person’s actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism to determine what a person’s next life will be like (either good or bad)
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moksha
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a release from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
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monsoon
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a season during which heavy rains strike most of southern India in the summer
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reincarnation
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the Hindu belief that a person’s soul is born again in a different body after they die (not always a human)
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Untouchables
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below the lowest level of the caste system whose members are often poorly treated by higher castes
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Subcontinent |
large land mass that is smaller than a continent |
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Vedas |
ancient sacred writings of India |
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Sanskrit |
first written language of India |
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guru |
teacher |
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Gupta Empire |
Golden Age of Ancient India (best times of a civilization). Music, art, math and science are very important. Tolerant of religion, developed number system, new medicines, surgery, etc. |
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language family |
a group of similar languages |
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raja |
Indian prince |
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Emperor Asoka |
The most famous of India's leaders, part of the Maurya Empire. Built roads, bridges and even had postal system. |
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Hinduism |
one of world's oldest religions and third largest (after Christianity and Islam). Belief in a universal spirit called Brahman, reincarnation, and karma. Hinduism supports the caste system. |
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Buddhism |
Based on the teachings of Buddha. Believed in reincarnation, the importance of karma, opposed the caste system, searched for nirvana (perfect peace/happiness). |
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Jainism |
belief in ahimsa (non-violence to all living things). |
