Chapter 3: Ancient India and China (Part 1) Flashcards

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Indus Valley Civilization

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Harappan Civilization

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2
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Two main settlements along the Indus River

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Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro

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3
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People from Central asia who settled in South Asia

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Nomadic

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4
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Language of Aryans

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Sanskrit

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5
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Religion of Aryans

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Hinduism

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6
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Sacred text of Hinduism

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Vedas

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7
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Hymns to the Gods

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Rig-Vedas

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8
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The Destroyer, the Cosmic Dancer

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Shiva

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9
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The preserver

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vishnu

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10
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The divine mother

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Shakti

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11
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Lesser god and human heor who is worshiped as an avatar

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Krishna

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12
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Early descendant or incarnation of a higher being

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avatar

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13
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Establishes important philosophies of Hinduism

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Upanished

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14
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The cycle of Rebirth

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Reincarnation

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15
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The Hindu of the perfect being

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Moksha

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16
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A person’s behavior will determine their fate

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Karma

17
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A person’s moral duty

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Dharma

18
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The strict social structure of Hinduism. Established by the Laws of Manu

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Caste System

19
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Priests and scholars

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Brahmin

20
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The rulers and warriors

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Kshatriyas

21
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Land-owners, merchants, and artisians

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Vaishays

22
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Laborers, servant, slaves

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Shudras

23
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“The Untouchables”

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Harijans