chapter 9 ancient india Flashcards
1
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Monsoon
A
Seasonal wind that brings a different weather pattern
2
Q
Migrate
A
to move from one place to another
3
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Raja
A
An Indian prince
4
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Sanskrit
A
The first written language of India
5
Q
Vedas
A
Ancient sacred writing of India
6
Q
Guru
A
A teacher
7
Q
Brahman
A
The one universal spirit
8
Q
Reincarnation
A
The rebirth of the soul
9
Q
Karma
A
A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into their next life
10
Q
dharma
A
A person’s personal duty based on the individual’s place in society
11
Q
Nirvana
A
A state of perfect happiness and peace
12
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Pilgrim
A
A person who travels to holy sites
