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20 Cards in this Set
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Asoka |
Ruler during Mauryan dynasty who promoted peace |
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Brahman |
In Hinduism the universal spirit of which all deities are different parts |
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Buddhism |
Religion founded by Siddhartha gauthoma Buddha thought that the way to find truth was to give up all desires |
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Caste |
Social group that a person is born into and cannot change |
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Dalai lama |
The Buddhist leader of Tibet |
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Dharma |
In Hinduism the divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste |
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Dynasty |
Line of rulers from the same family |
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Guru |
Religious teacher a spiritual guide in Hinduism |
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Hinduism |
System of religion that grew out of the tyrans in ancient India |
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Karma |
in Hinduism the good or bad energy a person builds up based on whatever he or she lives a good or bad |
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Monsoon |
In South in South Asia a strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite in summer |
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Nirvana |
In Buddhism a state of wisdom and freedom of the recycle of birth |
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Pilgrim |
Person who travels to go to a religious shrine or site |
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Raja |
Prince who led and ayran tribe in India |
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reincarnation |
Rebirth of the soul or spirit in different bodies over time |
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Sanskrit |
Written language developed by the Aryans |
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Siddhartha gautama |
Founder of Buddhism |
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Stupa |
Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mount |
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Sub continent |
Large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it |
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Theocracy |
Government headed by religious leaders |
