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Unit 4 WH1

Unit 4 India Vocabulary WH1

TermDefinition
Subcontinent a large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Monsoon seasonal wind
Language Family a group of similar languages
Raja an Indian prince
Sanskrit the first writing used in India
Vedas ancient religious, sacred writings
Caste an Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they can take and their association with members of other casts
Guru a teacher
Hinduism a major religion that developed in ancient India
Brahman the universal spirit worshiped by Hindus
Reincarnation rebirth of the soul
Karma a force that decides the form that people will be reborn in in their next lives
Dharma a peron's personal duty, based on the individal's place in society
Buddhism religion founded by the teacher Buddha
Nirvana state of happiness and peace
Jainism religion that does not believe in a supreme being. Focuses on nonviolence and respect for all living things
Stupa a dome-shapped shrine
Pilgrim a person who travels to a holy site
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