India. Flashcards
What is a seasonal wind, especially in the indian ocean and southern Asia
Monsoons
What is a group of similar languages called
Language family
What was the first written language of India
Sanskrit
What is another name for and indian prince
Raja
What is the indian social class system whose members are restricted in the jobs they can take and who they can marry
Caste system
What is another name for a teacher when referring to india
guru
What is hinduism
Major religion that developed in ancient india where they believe that all souls are part of one universal soul
What is the universal spirit worshipped by the hindus
Brahman
What is the idea of reincarnation
The soul is reborn in many different ways
What is a person’s personal duty, based on the individual’s place in society?
Dharma
What is the idea of karma?
A good or bad force created by a persons actions; it determines whether a persons soul will be reborn into a higher or lower form of life
What is Buddhism?
Religion founded by Siddhartha Guatama; main belief was that inner peace comes from ending desire
What is a state of perfect happiness that is achieved after giving up all desires?
Nirvana
What is Jainism?
Religion that does not beliebe in a supreme being; it emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all libing thinfs
What is a special dome-shaped building meant to honor the Buddha?
Stupa
Who is a pilgrim when referring to the chapter on Ancient India?
a person who travels to places of religious importance
What are some positives and negatives to monsoons in India?
monsoons can be very important for irrigation and keeping livestock from thirst; monsoons can also cause extreme damage similar to a hurricane
What is the name of the civilization that later became India?
The Indus River Valley
Who were the Aryans
people from central Asia who settled the river valley and started off as nomads before setting roots there, developing a language and started farming
Why did the Aryans develop a written language?
to make it easier to communicate and keep records of their history
How did the Aryans change their way of life after settling in India?
they went from nomads who had no written language and traveled nonstop to being rooted in India with a written language and a started civilization
What was considered sacred in Aryan society?
Cattle
What was the caste system?
the social class of Ancient India that technically recognized 4 of the 5 levels
What was it like for families in ancient India?
men had more rights than women; family was the center of life; social class status was permanent; marriage had strict regulations
