Chapter 9 Ancient India Flashcards
Subcontinent
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Monsoon
Seasonal winds especially in the Indian Ocean
Raja
An Indian prince
Sanskrit
The first written language of India
Vedas
Ancient sacred writings of India
Language family
A group of similar languages
Varnas
Four social classes of ancient India
Plague
A broad flat are with high land
Caste
An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in there association with member of the caste
Guru
A teacher
Hinduism
A major religion that developed in ancient India
Brahma
The universal spirit worshiped by Hindus
Reincarnation
The rebirth of the soul
Karma
A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into there next lives
Dharma
A personal duty based on the individuals place in society
Nirvana
A state of perfect happiness and peace
Jainism
A religion of an ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being.It emphasize nonviolence and respect for all living things
Theravada
Teaching of elders
Stupas
A Buddhist shrine usually domed-shaped
Piling ram
A person who travels to holy sites
Bhagavad Gita
A section of the Indian epic themahabharata
Datalink lama
Led Tibet’s government
