india Flashcards

1
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a large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continet

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subcontinet

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2
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seasonal winds

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monsoons

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3
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massive wall or fort for protection and acted as a granary. a place they stored grain.

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citadel

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4
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abandoned ancient cities along the Indus river. very central government.

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harrapa and mohenjo daro

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5
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the first Buddha

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Siddhartha Gautama

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6
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the idea that a persons actions have consequences which can return to them in this life of the next

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reincarnation

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7
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Buddhism goal, to reach peace by ending all suffering

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nirvana

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8
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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.

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buddhism

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9
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the first Indian emperor who unified India

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chanda Gupta mayrya

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10
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first emperor to become buddhist

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Ashoka

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11
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is a period of time when great tasks. were accomplished.

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golden age

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