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World History
Chapter 4 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atman | essential self |
| Moksha | union with brahman |
| Reincarnation | rebirth of soul in another bodily form |
| Karma | actions in one’s life that affect fate in next life |
| Dharma | wheel of fate |
| ahimsa | nonviolence (morale principle of Hinduism) |
| Nirvana | final Buddhist goal: union with universe. |
| sect | smaller group |
| missionary | people on religious mission |
| golden age | period of great cultural achievement |
| decimal system | numbers based on 10 |
| stupa | large dome - shaped shrines |
| mural | wall paintings |
| joint family | extended family |
| dowry | payment to bridegroom |
| philosophy | system of ideas |
| filial piety | respect for parents |
| Monopoly | complete control of product by one group |
| expansionism | increasing territory |
| warlord | local military ruler |
| acupuncture | needles at specific points to relieve pain |