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Chapter 9 Ancient India Flashcards

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Subcontinent

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A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

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Monsoon

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Seasonal winds especially in the Indian Ocean

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Raja

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An Indian prince

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Sanskrit

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The first written language of India

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Vedas

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Ancient sacred writings of India

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Language family

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A group of similar languages

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Varnas

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Four social classes of ancient India

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Plague

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A broad flat are with high land

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Caste

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An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in there association with member of the caste

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Guru

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A teacher

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Hinduism

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A major religion that developed in ancient India

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Brahma

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The universal spirit worshiped by Hindus

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Reincarnation

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The rebirth of the soul

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Karma

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A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into there next lives

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Dharma

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A personal duty based on the individuals place in society

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Nirvana

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A state of perfect happiness and peace

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Jainism

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A religion of an ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being.It emphasize nonviolence and respect for all living things

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Theravada

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Teaching of elders

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Stupas

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A Buddhist shrine usually domed-shaped

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Piling ram

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A person who travels to holy sites

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Bhagavad Gita

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A section of the Indian epic themahabharata

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Datalink lama

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Led Tibet’s government

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