History Flashcards

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Indus valley civilization an early civilization

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known for its advanced culture, that developed in the Indus River valley

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Mohenjodaro

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one of the first major settlements in ancient India that became a center of the Indus River valley civilization

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citadel

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a fortress built to protect a city

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caste

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a class, or group, in Indian society

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Hinduism

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a religion that developed in India over thousands of years and spread across the world; most Hindus believe in one Supreme Being that can take many forms

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Dharma

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a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

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karma

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a concept found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions about how the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life

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Buddhism

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the religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suff ering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment

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ascetic

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a person who gives up worldly pleasures

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