india

Hinduism

A religion of India that believes in reincarnation and karma, still widely followed today

Siddhartha

Known as the Buddha; he started Buddhism

Buddhism

Belief in rebirth and suffering; escape by reaching enlightenment

Untouchables

The lowest class in Indian society, considered impure

Shah Jahan/Taj Mahal

Fifth Mughal leader who built the Taj Mahal for his wife

Monotheism

Belief in only one god

Moguls

Powerful rulers of India

British Rule in India

200+ years of British control, leading to development and exploitation

Mahatma Gandhi

Indian lawyer known for nonviolent resistance to gain independence

Gandhi’s Goals in India

Indian independence, unity, anti-untouchability, economic reform

Swaraj

“Self-rule”; Gandhi’s concept of independence and decentralization

Civil disobedience

Peaceful breaking of laws to protest injustice

Passive resistance

Non-violent protest tactic led by Gandhi