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Ancient India Vocab
These are words that will be on your Ancient India test.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monsoon | seasonal heavy rains that bring water to farms in India |
| Subcontinent | a large landmass that is part of a continent but is geographically separated in some way. For example, India is considered a subcontinent because it is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayan mountains. |
| Caste | a social class people in India were born into |
| Karma | the belief that actions affect what happens in this life or the next |
| Dharma | a person’s duty or rules for living a good life in India |
| Vedas | ancient sacred texts written by early Indian people |
| Reincarnation | the belief that a soul is born again in a new life |
| Sanskrit | an ancient language used to write early Indian texts |
| Nirvana | a peaceful state free from suffering in Buddhism |
| Eightfold Path | Buddhist steps that guide people to live wisely and kindly |
| Four Noble Truths | basic Buddhist teachings about suffering and how to end it |
| Enlightenment | gaining deep understanding and wisdom in Buddhism |
| Citadel/Fortress | a strong center of a city used for protection |
| Edict | a command that is obeyed like a law |