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Hinduism and Budhism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Indus River | Where first civilizations in INDIA began Brought FERTILE SOIL to India |
| Golden Age | A time period of success and many achievements in math and science |
| Himalaya Mountains | Large mountains that separate India from China |
| Hinduism | A dominant religion in India Reincarnation India Caste System Karma |
| Edicts of Ashoka | Guidelines for living set up King Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire ** about respect, and following Buddhist beliefs |
| Vedas | Sacred Hindu texts/books |
| Caste System | Class Divisions (ranking) in Ancient India **NO SOCIAL MOBILITY |
| Social Mobility | The ability to move up and down a social class system |
| Reincarnation | The rebirth of the soul into another body |
| Dharma | A person's duty or responsibility |
| Karma | A person’s fate, based on Dharma |
| 8 Fold Path | Buddhists guidelines for good behavior |
| Nirvana | A Buddhists heaven or a state of perfect happiness |
| Gupta Empire | Considered the golden age because of the advancements |
| King Ashoka | Began his rule with violence but ended with Peace |