Ancient India Vocab Flashcards
an early civilization, known for its advanced culture, that developed in the Indus River valley in India
Indus valley civilization
one of the first major settlements in ancient India that became a center of the Indus River valley civilization
Mohenjodaro
a fortress built to protect a city
citadel
a religion that developed in India over thousands of years and spread across the world; most Hindus believe in one Supreme Being that can take many forms
Hinduism
a class, or group, in Indian society
caste
a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
Dharma
a concept found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions about how the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life
karma
the religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suff ering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment
Buddhism
a person who gives up worldly pleasures
ascetic
the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists
enlightenment
