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Ch 9 Vocab Flashcards

1
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A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

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Subcontinent

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2
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Seasonal wind, especially in the Indians ocean and Southern Asia

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Monsoon

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3
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A group of similar languages

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Language family

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4
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An Indian prince

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Raja

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5
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The first written language of India

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Sanskrit

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6
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Ancient sacred writings of India

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Vedas

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An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes

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Caste

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8
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A teacher

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Guru

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9
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A major religion that developed in ancient India

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Hinduism

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10
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The universal spirit worshipped by Hindus

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Brahman

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11
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The rebirth of the soul

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Reincarnation

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12
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A force that decides the form that people will be reborn in their next lives

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Karma

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13
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A persons personal duty, based on the individuals place in society

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Dharma

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14
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A religion founded in ancient India by the religious teacher Buddha

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Buddhism

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15
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A state of perfect happiness and peace

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Nirvana

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16
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A religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being. It emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all living things

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Jainism

17
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A Buddhist shrine, usually dome-shaped

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Stupa

18
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A person who travels to holy sites

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Pilgrim

19
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A section of the Indian epic the Mahabharata

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Bhagarad Gita

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