Ancient India Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Term | Definition |
subcontinent | a large landmass that is smaller than a continent |
monsoon | seasonal winds that bring rain |
language family | a group of similar languages |
raja | an Indian prince |
Sanskrit | the first written language of India |
Vedas | ancient sacred writings of India |
caste | an Indian social class whose members are restricted to the jobs they may take and association with other members of other castes |
guru | teachers |
Hinduism | a major religion that developed in ancient India |
Brahman | the universal spirit worshipped by Hindus |
reincarnation | the rebirth of the soul |
karma | according to Hindu belief: a force that determines the form that people will be born into in their next lives |
dharma | a person's personal futy, based on the individual's place in society |
Buddhism | a religion found in ancient India by the religious teacher Buddah |
nirvana | a state of perfect happiness and peace |
Jainism | a religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being |
stupa | a Buddhist shrine, usually dome shaped |
Bhagavad Gita | a section of the Indian epic the Mahabharata |
pilgrim | a person who travels to holy sites |
Created by:
megansparks
Popular World History sets