Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
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brahman
A
a supreme force in Hinduism that all gods are a part of
2
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sect
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a religious group that worship specific gods (in Hinduism)
3
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atman
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a person’s essential self (or their universal soul)
4
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reincarnation
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rebirth of the soul in various forms
5
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moksha
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freeing of the soul from the body so the soul can unite with brahman
6
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karma
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every deed in this life affects a person’s fate in their future life
7
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dharma
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duties and obligations for a caste
8
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nirvana
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freedom from the cycle of birth and death
9
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dynasty
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ruling family
10
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stupa
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shrines containing the remains of the Buddha
11
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sultan
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Delhi rulers that governed most of north and central India
12
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purdah
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complete seclusion
13
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monopoly
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complete control over a market or product
14
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sepoy
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Indian troops that served in the British army
