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India
Study Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a period of great cultural achievement | golden age |
| a vaccine containing of a mild form of a disease to prevent the development of that disease | inoculation |
| a rigid social hierarchy in India that divides people into hereditary laws | caste system |
| in Buddhism, a state of bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth | nirvana |
| the Buddha's teachings; divine law | dharma |
| a city built with a specific layout in mind | planned city |
| a strong seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia | monsoon |
| a large, distinct landmass that is part of a continent | subcontinent |
| a long story in the form of a narrative poem | epic poem |
| in Hinduism, the rebirth of a person's soul in another body after death | reincarnation |
| in HInduism, a state of being influenced by a person's actions and conduct | karma |
| a series of postures and breathing exercises | yoga |