Chapter Two (Ancient India) Flashcards

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Castes of Ancient India

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1 Brahmin
2 Kshatriya
3. Vaisyas
4. Sudras 
5. Untouchables (not considered part)
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Aryan

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An Indo-European speaking civilization that conquered the Happans and Dravidians.

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Vedas

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A set of four collections of hymns and religious ceremonies transmitted by memory through the centuries by Aryan priests (Hinduistic)

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Asceticism

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Religious self sacrifice or self mutilation. Asceticism is against the idea of “The Middle Path”

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Upanishads

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A set of commentaries on the Vedas complied in the sixth century B.C. encouraging asceticism

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Bhuddism

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The religion of “The Middle Path” said to be started by Siddartha Gautama. Advises agains asceticism

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Mahabrata

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An ancient Indian text about a war between cousins for control of the kingdom. A tale of moral confrontations and elucidation of the ethical precepts of dharma

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Ramayana

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Another ancient Indian writing about legendary ruler Rams who is banished and forced to live as a hermit. A story of the triumphs of good over evil and human passion

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Asoka’s pillars

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Large stone pillars erected during Asoka’s reign. They commemorated events in the life of Buddha

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Dravidian

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A group of Ancient Indian people who speak the Dravidian language

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