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HCA 6th Unit 4 India

Ancient India

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avatar a representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form
ahimsa the Hindu idea of non-violence
dharma the religious and moral duties of Hindus
Brahman a single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything
citadel a fortress and public buildings in the center of a town
caste strict division of social classes in India
Hinduism one of the world's oldest living religions; originated in India
monsoon seasonal winds that blow moist air across India
migrate when a group of people moves to a new area
reincarnation rebirth of the soul into another living thing
subcontinent a large land mass that juts out from a continent
Buddhism ancient religion that originated in India and spread throughout Asia
meditate to focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation
nirvana the lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires
missionary a person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others
Maurya Empire Indian empire founded by Chandragupta, beginning with is kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern and central India
convert to change one's beliefs; in particular to change from one religion to another
tolerance freedom from prejudice
Asoka grandson of Chandragupta; built the greatest empire India had ever seen by 232 BC; helped to spread Buddhism throughout India
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