India Flashcards
A large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent
Subcontinent
Massive wall or fort for protection and acted as a granary. A place they stored grain.
Citadel
Abandoned ancient cities along the Indus River. Very advanced with a strong central government.
Harrapa & Mohenjo Daro
India’s writing
Sanskrit
sacred Hindu text continuing hymns, stories, poems and prayers
Vedas
social class
Caste
A polytheistic religion but also believes thee is one universal spirit known as the Brahma.
Hinduism
A responsibility to fulfill ones duty within your caste
Dharma
The universal understanding that what goes around comes around.
Karma
A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha, who discovered a way to stop suffering in life by following the Eightfold Path and reaching Nirvana.
Buddhism