Indian Ocean Connections Flashcards
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Koran/Quran
The sacred text in Islam
Ramadan
A month of fasting, prayer, reflection in the Islamic faith
5 Pillars of Islam
5 core beliefs that guide how Muslims live their life
Allah
“God” in Islam
Caliph
Leader in historical Islam
Mosque
Islamic place of worship
Muhammed
Founder of Islam. Born in 6th century and made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Jizya
Tax on people who aren’t Muslims in medieval Islam
Dhimma
Contract for non-Muslims that served protection
Caste System
Separate, distinct social groups in India/for Hindus
Vedas
Sacred text
Shudras/Sudras
2nd to last level of the Caste System (manual jobs)
Dharma
A Hindu’s duties in life. The social rules and expectations
Karma
The cleanliness of your soul. How dirty or clean you are
Ahimsa
Non-violence
Atman
The soul of a person
Brahmins
The priests at the top of the Caste System
Untouchables
The lowest level of the Caste System. Deemed “untouchable” or toxic
Reincarnation
The idea that when your earthly body dies your soul is reborn in another body
Moksha
The ultimate goal of Hindus–peace with the universe
Four Noble Truths
The Buddha’s lessons about suffering in life
Eightfold Path
Actions that people whole follow Buddhism strive to follow–guides their behavior
Nirvana
Enlightenment of the highest order in Buddhism
