Ancient India and China Vocabulary

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A worldwide religion that has many gods and teaches that people have another life on earth after they die.

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Hinduism

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A group of rulers from the same family.

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Dynasty

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The right to rule from heaven.

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Mandate of Heaven

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A social system that determines one place in Indian society.

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Caste System

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All the actions (good or bad) in this life that affect your next life.

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Karma

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The Chinese belief that people must be controlled with a strong leader and harsh legal system.

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Legalism

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A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature.

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Daoism

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A group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia and the west.

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Silk Road

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A religion centered around the teachings of the Buddha.

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Buddhism

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The cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

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Reincarnation