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Ancient India
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | a large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
| monsoon | seasonal wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia |
| raja | an Indian prince |
| Sanskrit | the first written language of India |
| Vedas | ancient sacred writings in India |
| caste | an Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes |
| guru | a teacher |
| Hinduism | a major religion that developed in ancient India |
| Brahman | the universal spirit worshipped 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 journey, 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. |
| stupa | a Buddhist shrine, usually dome-shaped |
| pilgrim | a person who travels to holy sites |
| Bhagavad Gita | a section of the Indian epic Mahabharata |