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india vocab
india stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | A large land mass that is smaller than a continent |
| sanskrit | the most important language of india |
| hinduism | the largest religion in india today |
| caste system | groups based on a person's wealth |
| vedas | sacred hymns or poems |
| reincarnation | process of rebirth |
| karma | effects of good or bad |
| Ahimsa | refraining from causing pain |
| buddhism | religion based on the teachings of buddha |
| four noble truths | four noble principles at the heart of buddha |
| nirvana | a state of perfect peace |
| mauryan empire | An empire that ruled for 150 years |
| gupta dynasty | a time when the government strengthened |
| gurus | lived in the forest and tot people |
| monsoons | seasonal winds that rain |
| dharma | a person's duty |
| moksha | liberation of one's soul |
| typhoons | a tropical storm in the region |
| stupa | a buddha shrine |
| metallurgy | the science that extracts from meter |
| burcaccracy | affairs that carries out government rules |
| Raja | an indian king or prince |