Ancient India Vocab Flashcards

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Subcontinent

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A large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent

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Citadel

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A fortified area designed for defense

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Nirvana

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A state of blissful peace without desire or suffering

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Reincarnation

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The rebirth of a soul in a new body

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Hinduism

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One of the oldest religions in the world that began in India

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Raja

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A king or ruler in Ancient India

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Caste System

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A system that organizes people into fixed social classes that they're born into

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Dharma

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A person's duty they need to fulfill or what is right

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Karma

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The effect of a person's actions in this life and in previous lives

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Vedas

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Collection of hundreds of sacred hymns that influenced Hinduism