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16 Cards in this Set
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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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monsoon
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in South Asia, a strong wind the blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer
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Sanskrit
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written language developed by the Aryans
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raja
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prince who led an Aryan tribe in India
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caste
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social group that a person is born into and cannot change
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guru
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religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism
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Brahman
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in Hinduism, the universal spirit of which all gods and goddesses are different parts
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reincarnation
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rebirth of the soul or spirit in different bodies over time
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dharma
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in Hinduism, the divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste
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karma
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in Hinduism, the good or bad energy a person builds up based upon weather he or she lives a good or bad life
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Buddhism
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religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha, taught that the way to find truth was to give up all desire
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nirvana
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in Buddhism, a state of wisdom and freedom from the cycle of rebirth
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theocracy
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government headed by religious leaders
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dynasty
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line of rulers from the same family
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stupa
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Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound
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pilgrim
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person who travels to go to a religious shrine or site
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