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Unit 4: India

World History Pre AP Unit 4: Ancient India

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Acculturation the blending of two or more cultures
Vedas a collection of prayers, hymns, and other religious teachings developed in ancient India beginning around 1500 B.C.
Brahman in the belief system established in Aryan India, a single spiritual power that resides in all things
Atman in Hindu belief, a person’s essential self
Moksha in Hindu belief, the ultimate goal of existence, which is to achieve union with Brahman
Reincarnation in Hindu belief, the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
Karma in Hindu belief, all the actions that determine a person’s fate in the next life
Dharma in Hindu belief, the religious and moral duties of an individual
Ahimsa Hindu belief in nonviolence and reverence for all life
Caste in traditional Indian society, an unchangeable social group into which a person is born
Four Noble Truths as taught by the Buddha, the four basic beliefs that form the foundation of Buddhism
Eightfold Paths as taught by the Buddha, the path one must follow to achieve nirvana
Nirvana in Buddhist belief, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth
Sect subgroup of a major religious group
Dissent ideas that oppose those of the government
Missionaries people sent to do religious work in a territory or foreign country
Golden Age period of great cultural achievement, prosperity, and peace
Decimal System system of numbers based on 10
Joint Family family organization in which several generations share a common dwelling
Dowry in some societies, payment a bride’s family makes to the bridegroom and his family; payment a woman brings to a marriage
Created by: Anwaar Khan
 

 



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