Ch 9 Vocab Flashcards
(19 cards)
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Subcontinent
Seasonal wind, especially in the Indians ocean and Southern Asia
Monsoon
A group of similar languages
Language family
An Indian prince
Raja
The first written language of India
Sanskrit
Ancient sacred writings of India
Vedas
An Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes
Caste
A teacher
Guru
A major religion that developed in ancient India
Hinduism
The universal spirit worshipped by Hindus
Brahman
The rebirth of the soul
Reincarnation
A force that decides the form that people will be reborn in their next lives
Karma
A persons personal duty, based on the individuals place in society
Dharma
A religion founded in ancient India by the religious teacher Buddha
Buddhism
A state of perfect happiness and peace
Nirvana
A religion of ancient India that does not believe in a supreme being. It emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all living things
Jainism
A Buddhist shrine, usually dome-shaped
Stupa
A person who travels to holy sites
Pilgrim
A section of the Indian epic the Mahabharata
Bhagarad Gita
