Unit 2 Classical Civilizations in the East Flash Cards

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cultural syncretism

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Blending of two cultures

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caste system

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Social hierarchy in Hinduism

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Caste system hierarchy diagram

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Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Untouchable

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moksha

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Ending cycle of birth and rebirth

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atman

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Eternal soul; belief in soul's rebirth

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karma

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Good or bad deeds in life

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reincarnation

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Soul born over and over again

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the Buddha

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Enlightened One; founder of Buddhism

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First Noble Truth

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Life filled with suffering

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Second Noble Truth

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Cause of suffering: selfish desire