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Ancient India Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epic poem | a long story in the form of a narrative poem |
| Karma | in Hinduism, a state of being influenced by a person’s actions and conduct |
| Reincarnation | in Hinduism, the rebirth of a person’s soul in another body after death |
| Yoga | a series of postures and breathing exercises |
| Caste system | a rigid social hierarchy that divides people into hereditary classes |
| Dharma | the Buddha’s teachings; divine law |
| Monsoon | a strong, seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia |
| Nirvana | a state of bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth |
| Planned city | a city built with a specific layout in mind |
| Sub | continent |
| Golden age | a period of great cultural achievement |
| Inoculation | a vaccine containing a mild form of a disease to prevent the development of that disease |