ancient india Flashcards
1
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subcontinent
A
large land smaller than a continent
2
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monsoon
A
wind that carries heavy rains
3
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atman
A
someones soul/spirit
4
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moksha
A
being united with god
5
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karma
A
destiny earned through actions
6
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Brahman
A
god, the goal of all existence
7
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harijan
A
member of outcaste group
8
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dharma
A
law that governs the universe
9
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ahsima
A
not harming living beings
10
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vedas
A
ancient sacred texts of Hinduism
11
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reincarnation
A
rebirth after death
12
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shudras
A
servants
13
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vaishyas
A
commoners in india
14
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kshatriyas
A
warriors/rulers
15
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safi
A
city in western morocco
