Ancient India Flashcards
Identify the geography of India by labeling a map, allowing for a comparison to other civilizations in order to analysis of how geography influenced the development of Indian culture and society.
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Subcontinent
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a large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent.
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Monsoons
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Seasonal winds
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a polytheistic religion but also believes there is one universal spirit known as the Brahma.
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Hinduism
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a responsibility to fulfill one’s duty within your caste.
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Dharma
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the universal understanding that what goes around comes around.
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Karma
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a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha, who discovered a way to stop suffering in life by following the Eightfold Path and reaching Nirvana.
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Buddhism
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the first Indian Emperor who unified India.
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Chandra Gupta Maurya
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first emperor to become Buddhist.
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Ashoka
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is a period of time when great tasks were accomplished.
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Golden Age
