Ancient India Vocabulary

Front

What is the belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death?

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Reincarnation

Front

What is the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?

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Samsara

Front

What is the belief that how a person lives will affect their next life in Hinduism?

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Karma

Front

What is a social group based on occupation in Ancient India?

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Caste/Varna

Front

What state represents true happiness and peace in Buddhism?

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Nirvana

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the moral duty or righteousness in Hinduism?

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Dharma

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What term refers to the actions and their consequences in Hindu belief?

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Karma

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the ultimate goal of life in Buddhism, representing liberation from suffering?

Back

Nirvana

Front

What is the term for the social hierarchy in Ancient India?

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Caste System

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth called in Hinduism?

Back

Samsara

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E