India Voc#3 Flashcards

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Buddhism

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A religion that began in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

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Siddhartha Gautama

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An Indian prince who founded Buddism

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Nirvana

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In Buddism and Hinduism, a state of wisdom which breaks the cycle of reincarnation

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4
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Dharma

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The collected teachings of Buddha

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5
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Mohandas Gandhi

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A leader who used nonviolence to oppose the British rule of India

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6
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Epic

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An extreme action

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7
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Hindu-Arabic numerals

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The numerals used in the United States and Western Europe, which originated in India

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Ahimsa

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Nonviolence

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