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Global History (buddhism, hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, legalism)

TermDefinition
moksha a release from the cycle of rebirth
reincarnation the process by which s soul is reborn continuously until it achieves a perfect understanding
karma good or bad deeds performed by a person which is believed to determine his/her fate after rebirth
dharma an individual's duty in life
brahman a universal force
enlightenment perfect wisdom is which one understands basic truths about the universe
caste system 5 classes of people in the Hinduism social system
brahmins members of the social class made up of priests
four noble truths the essence of buddhas teachings (truth of suffering, truth of cause to suffering, truth of end to suffering, and truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering)
eightfold path path to nirvana
nirvana release from suffering achieved after enlightenment
filial piety respect shown by children to their parents and elders
confucianism a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius.
daoism philosophy based on the ideas of the Chinese thinker Laozi who taught that people should be guided by a universal force called the Dao (way)
legalism a Chinese political philosophy based on the idea that a highly effective and powerful government is key to social order.
yin and yang in Chinese thought, the two powers that govern natural rhythms of life
five relationships Father → Son , Husband → Wife , Friend → Friend , Older → Younger , Ruler → Subject
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