Ancient India Flashcards
Absolute power
Complete control over someone or something
Ahimsa
In Hinduism,the Idea of being nonviolent
Brahman
A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything
Buddhism
A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering
Caste
A social class of people
Citadel
A fortress in a city
Convert
To change ones beliefs
Dharma
In Hinduism ,the religious and mortal duties of each person
Hinduism
The religion of India that grew from the beliefs of the ancient aryan people ;stresses that one main force connects all areas of life
Meditate
To think deeply about sacred things
Migrate
To relocate to move from one place to settle in another area
Missionary
A person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others
Mohenjo daro
An ancient Indian city
Monsoon
A strong wind that blows across a region at certain times of the year
Nirvana
The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires
