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India - bvick.wh

Ch. 6 India

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dynasty a line of rulers from the same family
pilgrim person who travels to go to a religious shrine or site
stupa Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound
DalaiLama Buddhist governmental leader of Tibet
Asoka considered by many historians to be the greatest king of the Mauryan Empire.
Theocracy government headed by religious leaders
nirvana in Buddhism, a state of wisdom after giving up all desires and a state of freedom from the cycle of rebirth
Buddhism religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama
dharma divine law of Hinduism
reincarnation idea of passing through many lives to reach Brahma
Hinduism religion that grew out of religious customs of many people over thousands of years; has thousands of gods; is the 3rd most popular religion in the world
kharma the good or bad energy a person builds up based upon whether he or she lives a good or bad life.
Brahman the universal spirit of which all gods and goddesses are different parts
Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha
guru religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism
Sanskrit written language written by the Aryans
raja prince who led an Aryan tribe in India
caste social group that a person is born into and cannot change
Ayrans warrior and herding group that invaded the Harappan civilization
MohenjoDaro a city of the Harappan civilization
subcontinent large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it
Monsoon strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer
Himalaya mountain range north of India; highest mountains in the world
Ganges major river in India that flows into the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean
Nepal small country near the Himalaya
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