India Flashcards
A large landmass that is smaller than a continant
Subcontinent
Seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and Southern Asia
Monsoon
A group of similar languages
Language family
And Indian prince
Raja
The first written language of India
Sanskrit
Ancient sacred writings of India
Vedas
A teacher
Guru
A major religion that developed in ancient India
Hinduism
The universal spirit worshiped by Hindus
Brahman
The rebirth of the soul
Reincarnation
A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into their next lives
Karma
A persons personal duty, based on the individuals place in society
Dharma
A religion found in ancient India by the religious teacher the Buddha
Buddhism
A state of perfect happiness and peace
Nirvana
A religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being. It emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all living things
Jainism
