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world history
chapter 4 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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atman | essential self |
moksha | union with Brahman |
reincarnation | rebirth of soul in bodily form |
karma | action is one's life that affect fate in next life |
dharma | wheel of fate |
ahimsa | nonviolence (moral principle of Hinduism |
nirvana | final Buddhist goal union of 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. |