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6th grade India Voca
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | a large landmass that just out from a continent |
| Monsoon | a strong wind that blows across east Asia at certain times of the year |
| Migrate | to move from one place to another |
| Caste | a social class of people. In ancient times, there was no way to get out of your caste (no social mobility) |
| Mohenjo-Daro | A large ancient city of the Indus civilization, located in present-day Pakistan. Especially known for ancient drainage system. |
| Vedas | the books of knowledge of ancient Aryans which were the basis of Hinduism |
| Brahman | a single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything |
| Avatar | a representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form |
| Reincarnation | rebirth of the soul in another bodily form. |
| Dharma | the religious and moral duties of Hindus. It depends on age, caste, and occupation |
| Ahimsa | the Hindu idea of nonviolence |
| Siddhartha Gautama | The Buddha, the founder of Buddhism |
| Meditate | to focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation |
| Nirvana | the lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires |
| Missionary | a person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others |
| Maurya Empire | Indian Empire founded by Chandragupta around 321 BC |
| convert | to change from one religion to another |
| tolerance | freedom from prejudice |
| Vishnu | Hindu god known as the preserver. A kind god that will protect humans |
| Shiva | Hindu god known as the Destroyer. He is powerful and not concerned with human matters. |