Ancient India Quiz Definitians Flashcards
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Ascetic
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a person who gives up worldly pleasures
2
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Buddhism
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the religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suff ering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment
3
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Caste
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a class, or group, in Indian society
4
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Dharma
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a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
5
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Enlightenment
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the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists
