Ancient India vocabulary Flashcards
Caste system
Rigid, social hierarchy in India, that divides people into hereditary classes
Dharma
The Buddhist teachings divine law
Epic poem
A long story in the form of a narrative poem
Karma
In Hinduism, a state of being influenced by a persons, actions and conduct determines the kind of life into which a person will be reborn
Monsoon
A strong seasonal wind in south and south east Asia
Nirvana
In Buddhism a state of bliss, or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth
Planned city
A city built with a specific layout in mind
Reincarnation
In Hinduism, the rebirth of a persons soul into another body after death
Subcontinent
Large, distinctive, landmass that is part of a continent
Yoga
A series of postures and breathing exercises
Aryans
A migrant collection of tribes meaning, noble ones
Brahmanism
Aryan religion
Buddhism
A major religion focused on the teaching of Siddhartha Guatama
Ganges river
River in eastern India
Harappa
An important city in the Indus river valley that gave the Harappa civilization its name
Hinduism
A religion that grew out of Aryan beliefs and practices; the worlds third largest religion
Indus river
River in western India, where Mohenjo-daro and Harappa citizens were located
Sanskrit
Aryan language
Siddhartha Guatma
Known as the Buddha or enlightened one
Vedas
Sacred texts, in which Brahmanism, rituals and hymns were recorded
Golden age
A period of great culture achievement
Inoculation
A vaccine containing a mild form of a disease to prevent the development of that disease
Asoka
Cruel king, who converted to Buddhism
Ayurveda
Traditional guide to medicine, diet, exercise, and dise
Chandra Gupta l
Leader in magadha who gained new lands and established the Gupta empire
Kalidasa
Greatest poet in Chandra Gupta ll’s court
Mohandas Gandhi
A great leader, who encouraged the Hindu and Buddhist principles of nonviolence to protect against justice
