Unit 3A Vocab: World History

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Belief in multiple gods

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polytheistic

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A belief system from ancient India based on Siddhartha Gautama's teachings.

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Buddhism

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A spiritual practice involving deep thought and concentration, significant in Buddhism.

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meditation

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Achieved perfect wisdom about life and spiritual awareness

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enlightened

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Not having a belief in God or gods

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Nontheistic

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A state of no suffering or desire, released from reincarnation; the ultimate goal of Buddhism.

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nirvana

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A god or goddess

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deity

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Ancient written language in India; many early Hindu texts were in this.

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Sanskrit

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Oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, written in Sanskrit, outlining basic beliefs, rituals, and traditions.

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Veda

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Member of the highest priestly class in Hinduism

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Brahmins