Chapter 4 Vocabulary

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The Hindu idea of nonviolence

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Ahimsa

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A person who spreads his or her beliefs to others

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Missionary

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Freedom from prejudice

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Tolerance

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A large landmass that juts out from a continent

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Subcontinent

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A representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form

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Avatar

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To focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation

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Meditate

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Indian Empire founded by Chandragupta, beginning with his kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern and central India

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Maurya Empire

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A strong wind that blows across East Asia at certain times of the year

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Monsoon

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The rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being

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Reincarnation

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The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires

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Nirvana