Hinduism/buddhism Vocabulary Flashcards
Ancient language of India
Sanskrit
Indo-European people who around 1500 B.C. Began to migrate into the Indian subcontinent
Aryans
4 collections of sacred writings produced by the Aryans during an early stage of their settlement in India
Vedas
In Aryan society, a member of the social class made up of priests
Brahmin
One of the 4 classes in the social system in India. Priests, Warriors, peasants or traders, non-rayan laborers or craftsmen
Caste
A great Indian epic poem, reflecting the struggles of the Aryans as they moved south into India
Mahabharata
The process by which a soul is continuously reborn
Reincarnation
Totaled amount of good and bad deeds
Karma
Religion who believes everything has a soul therefore should not be harmed
Jainism
Founder of Buddhism “Buddha”
Siddhartha Gautama
In Buddhism, a state of perfect wisdom in which one understands basic truths about the universe
Enlightenment
The release from pain and suffering achieved after enlightenment
Nirvana
A language of southern India/the people who speak the language
Tamil
The second empire in India, founded by Chandra Gupta
Gupta empire
Father is the head of the family
Patriarchal
Mother is the head of the family
Matriarchal
The first empire in India, founded by Chandragputa Maurya in 321 B.C.
Mauryan empire
Brought Maurvan empire to the greatest height
Asoka
A recognition of people’s right to hold different religious beliefs
Religious toleration
Sect of Buddhism that offers salvation to all and allows popular worship
Mahayana
Sect of Buddhism focusing on the strict spiritual discipline originally advocated for Buddha
Theravada
Mounded stone structures built over Buddhist holy relics
Stupa
Hindu god considered the creator of the world
Brahman
Hindu god considered the preserver of the world
Vishnu
A Hindu god considered the destroyer of the world
Shiva
System of ancient caravan routes across Central Asia, along which traders carried silk and other goods
Silk roads
