Chapter 4 Vocabulary Cards Flashcards
What is the Maurya Empire?
An Indian empire found by Chandragupta beginning his kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern and central India
What is Tolerance?
Freedom to pre-justice
What does it mean to convert?
To change ones beliefs; in particular, to change from ones religion to another
What does it mean to meditate?
To focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness and relaxation
What is nirvana?
The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires
What is a missionary?
A person who spreads he or her religious beliefs to others
What is brahman?
A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything
What is ahimsa?
The Hindu idea of non-violence
What is dharma?
The religous and mortal duties of Hindus
What is an avatar?
A representation of a Hindu god of goddess in human or animal form
What is the reincarnation?
The rebirth of a soul in the body of another loving being
What is a monsoon?
A strong wind that blows across East Asia at certain times of the year
What is a citadel?
A fortress in a city
