Flashcards: Ancient India
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titansforever on January 9, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Subcontinent | large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it |
| Monsoon | in South Asia, a strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer |
| Sanskrit | written language developed by the Aryans |
| Raja | prince who led an Aryan tribe in India |
| Caste | social group that a person is born into and cannot change |
| Guru | religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism |
| Hinduism | system of religion that grew out of the religion of the Aryans in ancient India |
| Braham | in Hinduism, the universal spirit of which all deities are different parts |
| Buddhism | religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha; taught that the way to find truth was to give up all desires |
| Reincarnation | rebirth of the soul or spirit in different bodies over time |
| Dharma | in Hinduism, the divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste |
| Karma | in Hinduism, the good or bad energy a person builds up based upon whether he or she lives a good or bad life |
| Nirvana | in Buddhism, a state of wisdom and freedom from the cycle of rebirth |
| Theocracy | government headed by religious leaders |
| Stupa | Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound |
| Pilgrim | person who travels to go to a religious shrine or site |
| Dynasty | line of rulers from the same family |