Ancient India Flashcards
(30 cards)
subcontinent
is a large land mass that is set apart from the rest
granary
special building used to hold grain
achievement
accomplishment that requires effort or skill
river system
a main river and all of the other rivers and streams that drain into
citadel
fortified area
monsoon
seasonal wind that brings rain to India
evidence
information used to prove something
Veda
a collection of hundreds
migrate
to move from one region to another
caste
is a fixed social class into which a reason his born
Varna
is grouping based on one skill
jati
meaning birth group
status
position in society
issues
problem or subject to be discussed or decided
gurus
left their homes to live in the forest
Brahman
spiritual force or god known
Reincarnation
is the rebirth of a soul in a new body
Karma
is the effect of a person actions in this and in previous lives
Dharma
is a persons duty or what is right
ahimsa
avoiding doing harm to any living things
devote
to set aside for a purpose
meditate
means to clam or clear the mind
enlightenment
a state of perfect wisdom
consequences
result of an action effect
