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Ancient India Part 2
Vocabulary for Lesson 2 of Ancient India
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | A major religion that developed in ancient India |
| Brahman | The universal spirit worshiped by Hindus |
| Reincarnation | The rebirth of the soul |
| Karma | A force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives |
| Dharma | A person's personal duty, based on the individual's place in society |
| Buddhism | A religion founded 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 |