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Ancient India
Chapter 9 vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Subcontinent | a large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
monsoon | seasonal , especially in the Indian ocean and Southern China |
language family | A group of similar languages |
raja | An Indian prince |
skanskrit | The first written language of India |
vedas | Ancient sacred writings of India |
caste | An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with the members of other castes. |
Guru | A teacher |
Hinduism | A major religion that developed in ancient India. |
Braham | The universal spirit worshipped by hindus |
Reincarnation | The rebirth of a soul |
Karma | A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives |
Dharma | A persons personal duty, based on how individuals place in society. |
Buddhism | A religion found in ancient india by the religious teacher Buddha. |
Nirvana | A state of perfect happiness and peace |
Jainism | A religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being. It emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all living things |
Stupa | A buddhist shrine usually dome shaped |
Pilgrim | A person who travels to holy sites |
Bahagavad Gita | A religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being. It emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all living things |
Reside | To live |
Abandon | To leave and not return |