ancient india Flashcards
subcontinent
large land smaller than a continent
monsoon
wind that carries heavy rains
atman
someones soul/spirit
moksha
being united with god
karma
destiny earned through actions
Brahman
god, the goal of all existence
harijan
member of outcaste group
dharma
law that governs the universe
ahsima
not harming living beings
vedas
ancient sacred texts of Hinduism
reincarnation
rebirth after death
shudras
servants
vaishyas
commoners in india
kshatriyas
warriors/rulers
safi
city in western morocco
aryans
member of ancient Aryan people
reincarnation
rebirth after death
dharma
law that governs the universe
caste system
social classes in hinduisim
harappa and mohenjo-daro
largest settlements of Harappan culture
shudras
servants
vaishyas
commoners in india
safi
city in western morocco
kshatriyas
warriors/rulers