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Ch. 4 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atman | The essential self. |
| moksha | Union with Brahman. |
| reincarnation | The rebirth of soul in another bodily form. |
| karma | Actions in one's life that affect fate in next life. |
| dharma | The wheel of fate. |
| ahimsa | Nonviolence (moral principle of Hinduism). |
| nirvana | The final Buddhist goal: union with universe. |
| sect | A smaller group. |
| missionary | Person on religious missions. |
| golden age | A period of great cultural achievement. |
| decimal system | Numbers based on 10. |
| stupa | Large dome-shaped shrines. |
| mural | Wall paintings. |
| joint family | An extended family. |
| dowry | A payment to the bridegroom. |
| philosophy | A system of ideas. |
| filial piety | Respect for parents. |
| monopoly | Complete control of a product by one group. |
| expansionism | Increasing territory. |
| warlord | A local military ruler. |
| acupuncture | Putting needles at specific points to relieve pain. |