Chapter 6 Vocab Flashcards

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Aryans

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A collection of Indo-European tribes who migrated into India.

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Brahmanism

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Religion of the Aryan people.

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Buddhism

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A major religion in India.

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Caste System

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A strict social hierarchy that is hereditary.

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Dharma

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The teachings of Buddha.

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Eightfold Path

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A way of thinking that shows a life balanced between happiness and self-denial.

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Epic Poems

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A long narrative poem.

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Four Noble Truths

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Guidelines of Buddha.

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Ganges River

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One of the two major rivers in India.

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Golden Age

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A period of great cultural achievement.