India Flashcards
Subcontinent
Large landmass, large part of continent
monsoon
seasonal wind, rainy
castes
social classes: priests, warriors, peasants, laborers
untouchables
outside class, little respect
reincarnation
rebirth of soul until perfection
karma
total good/bad deeds
nirvana
release of pain, achieved enlightenment
dharma
rules of living
how does the subcontinent impact the way the people of india live?
India is below Asia, culture spreads, influential, culture food and religion
Hot climate
How do rivers impact their lives/
Cities near rivers are populated
Fishing and resources from them
Easy travel and trade
how does the monsoon season impact their lives?
Long season, lots of rain
Must do everyday things in the rain
Floods
Five ways the caste system impacts the way of the people
- how and what you eat
- cleanliness
- how you dress
- who you socialize with
- job
How is Hinduism strengthened by the caste system?
the concept of social order, people belong with others like them
restrictive
what are two similarities between hinduism and buddhism?
Karma- good and bad deeds
reincarnation- until perfection
two differences between hinduism and buddhism?
No Gods, complex rituals or social classes in Buddhism
