Unit 2 Terms Flashcards
Monsoon
A seasonal wind that brings heavy rain for half the year and dry wind for the other half.
Sanskrit
Official writing of ancient India 
Varnas
Each of the four Hindu casts
Caste
Society was divided into five levels 
Brahmans
A member of the highest class among the Hindus 
Kshatriyas
A number of the second Hindu cast the military cast 
Vaisyas
A member of the third Hindu caste, merchants, and farmers 
Shudraz
A member of the worker class the lowest 
Hinduism
The common religion of India, based on the religion of the original Aryan settlers 
Yoga
Hey series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve tranquility 
Reincarnation
Rebirth of the soul in a new body
Karma
Good or bad emanations felt to be generated by someone or something 
Dharma
Essential quality/character as of one’s own nature 
Buddhism
A religion that originated in India later, spreading to China 
Nirvana
The state of mind which could only be reached through mental discipline, and the destruction of three cardinal sins: stupidity, ill will, and sensuality 
Jianism
Indian religion, teaching, a path to spiritual purity
Vedas
Collection of rituals and stories of gods heroes, and Saints 
Upanishads
Dialogues which seek to explain meaning of Vedas 
Mandate of Heaven
Royal authority that is given from a higher authority or heaven, like figure that says you have my divine approval 
Dao
What makes you you, your way how you were wired living, a harmonious life
Filial piety
A devotion and respect towards your parents while they are still living as well as ancestors 
Confucianism
Confucius developed a practical philosophy, including respect for elders, education, hard work, government, service, and proper conduct 
Kowtow
Neil and touch the ground with the fore head in worship or submission as a part of Chinese custom 
Censorate
A government worker checks to make sure other government workers were doing their job 
Loess
The yellow silt left behind when the yellow river floods 
Dynastic cycle
The pattern of rise decline and replacement of dynasties in China 
Yin and Yang
Opposites are the two powers that represent the natural rhythms of life 
Veneration of ancestors
The respect or the all that was inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, and talent of a person or ancestor
