Global History 9H - Vocab Test #3

Subcontinent

A large landmass that is smaller than a continent, like India.

Plateau

A raised, flat area of land.

Monsoon

A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains or dry weather.

Harappa & Mohenjo Daro

Major early cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.

Vedas

Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism written in Sanskrit.

Brahman

The supreme, universal spirit or ultimate reality in Hinduism.

Caste System

A strict social class system that divides Hindu society.

Reincarnation

The rebirth of a soul into a new body.

Karma

The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul.

Dharma

A person's religious and moral duties or obligations.

Chandragupta

Founder of the ancient Mauryan Empire in India.

Asoka

Mauryan emperor who promoted Buddhism and nonviolence.

Siddhartha Gautama

The founder of Buddhism, also known as the Buddha.

Maurya

An extensive and powerful ancient Indian empire.

Eightfold Path

The Buddhist path to enlightenment and the end of suffering.

Nirvana

A state of perfect peace and liberation from suffering in Buddhism.

Four Noble Truths

The core foundational teachings of Buddhism regarding suffering.