What's the word? Flashcards
A Large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Subcontinent
Seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and Southern Asia
Monsoon
A group of similar languages
Language Family
An Indian Prince
Raja
The first written language of India
Sanskrit
Ancient sacred writing of India
Vedas
A teacher
Guru
A major religion that developed in ancient India
Hinduism
The universal spirit worshipped by Hindus
Brahman
The rebirth of the soul
Reincarnation
a force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives
Karma
A person’s personal duty, based on the individual’s place in society
Dharma
A religion founded 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
