Ancient India Vocabulary: Study Guide

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What is a subcontinent?

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A large landform that's smaller than a continent

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What are monsoons?

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A seasonal wind that affects India's climate

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What are the Vedas?

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Sacred texts about Hinduism

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What does the term "Dharma" refer to?

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A person's personal duty, based on their individual place in society

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What is Karma?

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The consequences of one’s actions affecting their next life

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What does reincarnation mean?

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The rebirth of one’s soul into a new life

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What is the Hindu concept of the spirit's liberation from the endless cycle of rebirths?

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Moksha

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What is the sacred text of Buddhism?

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Tripitaka

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Which system is a Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life?

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Caste System

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Which religion is described as a polytheistic religion with three main gods?

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Hinduism