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Ancient India Vocab.

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A large landmass that juts out from a continent. subcontinent
A strong seasonal wind that blows across East Asia. monsoon
A fortress in a city. citadel
Move from one place to settle in another area. migrate
A social class of people. caste
A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lies in everything. brahman
A representation of Hindu gods or goddesses in human or animal form. avatar
The rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being. reincarnation
The religious and moral duties of Hindus. dharma
The Hindu idea of nonviolence. ahimsa
To focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation. meditate
The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires. nirvana
A person who spreads his or her religious beliefs. missionary
The Indian empire founded by Chandragupta, beginning with his kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern and central India. Maurya Empire
To change one's beliefs; in particular, to change from one religion to another. convert
The acceptance of differences. tolerance
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