Chapter 5-Section 1 Flashcards
India's First Empire
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Aryans
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Founders of Hinduism
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Vedas (wisdom)
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History of Aryans
3
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Upanishads
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sacred text
4
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Varna
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Caste/class system
5
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Brahmins
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Priests
6
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Kshatriyas
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Warriors
7
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Vaisyas
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Artisans
8
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Sudras
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labor
9
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Untouchables
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outcasts/pariabs
10
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Hinduism
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Polytheistic Indian religion
11
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Brahman
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singular unifying force
12
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Atman
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essential self
13
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Yoga (Union)
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a method of Hindu training
14
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Reincarnation
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Rebirth of the soul
15
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Brahma
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The creator
16
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Vishnu
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The preserver
17
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Shiva
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The destroyer
18
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Gita
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Hindu epic poem
19
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Karma
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Actions in this life, determine the next
20
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Dharma
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Duty-do what born into
21
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Moksha (Heaven)
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Union with brahman
22
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Ahimsa
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non-violence