Ss Flashcards

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Absolute power

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Complete control over someone or something

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2
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Ahimsa

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In Hinduism, the idea of being nonviolent

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3
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Brahman

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A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything

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Buddhism

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A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering

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5
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Caste

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A social class of people

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6
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Citadel

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A fortress in the city

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7
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Convert

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To change ones belief

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8
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Dharma

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In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of each person

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9
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Hinduism

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The religion of India that grew from the beliefs of the ancient aryan people; stresses that one main force connects all areas of life

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10
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Meditate

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To think deeply about sacred things

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11
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Migrate

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To relocate; to move from one place to settle to another

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12
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Missionary

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A person who his or her religious beliefs to others

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13
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Mohenjo

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-Daro- An ancient Indian city

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14
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Monsoon

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A strong wind that blows across a region at certain times of the year

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15
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Nirvana

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The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires

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16
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Reincarnation

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Rebirth of a soul in the body of another living thing

17
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Subcontinent

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A large landmass that juts out from a continent; India is considered one

18
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The eightfold path

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The basic rules of behavior in Buddhism