Wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons

State of peace that is free from suffering and desire

Large section of a continent that is smaller than the continent itself

Collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism

Subcontinent's effect on civilization in ancient India

The subcontinent was surrounded by natural barriers, which separated it from other civilizations.

Importance of monsoons in ancient India

The monsoons brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture, but also could lead to dangerous floods.

Indus Valley Civilization

Which ancient Indian civilization lived alongside the Indus River and built the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

In what texts did Hindu scholars present their interpretations and explanations about the Vedas and the main ideas of Hinduism?

Importance of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Hinduism

They represent creation, preservation, and destruction.

Ultimate life goal for a person practicing Hinduism

Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman.

How a Hindu follows their dharma

Through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, and performing their job to the best of their ability.

Reason the Buddha left his family and home at the age of 29

He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people.

How the Buddha reached enlightenment according to Buddhist tradition

He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.

The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism

All people suffer, suffering is caused by cravings, suffering can be avoided by letting go of cravings, and the way to end suffering is a path followed by the Buddha himself.

Main ideas of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism

An intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness will lead to nirvana.

Difference in beliefs about reincarnation in Hinduism and Buddhism

Buddhists believe that anyone can escape reincarnation, while Hindus believe that social class could determine escape from reincarnation.

Major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization

They created cities organized into grid patterns with drainage systems including baths and flush toilets.

Type of government in the Indus Valley Civilization

Historians do not currently know what type of government existed in the Indus Valley Civilization due to a lack of evidence.

Chandragupta Maurya's importance in world history

He united nearly all of India and formed the first empire across the subcontinent.

Ashoka's importance in world history

He was an emperor who gave up conquest and actively encouraged the spread of Buddhism across South Asia.

Historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy because archeologists found several Harappan artifacts, such as their trading seals, in Mesopotamia.

Successful trading economy of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The four varnas in India’s social hierarchy are Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Sudra.

Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra.

Many ancient Indians were motivated to complete the duties of their varnas to increase their chances of escaping reincarnation.

Motivation to complete varna duties.

A jati is a job assigned to a person at birth based on their family’s line of work.

Job assigned at birth based on family work.

Dalits were expected to collect garbage, sweep streets, and dispose of dead animals within India’s social hierarchy.

Jobs of Dalits in the social hierarchy.

Key Concepts in Indian Philosophy and Culture Flashcards

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Ahimsa

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Nonviolence and respect for living things

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Caste System

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Social order that determined one’s place in Indian society based on family lineage, wealth, and job

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Dharma

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One’s spiritual duties

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Karma

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Effect a person’s actions have on their soul

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Meditation

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Focusing one’s mind on spiritual ideas

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Metallurgy

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Science of working with metals

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Moksha

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Achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth

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