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What are the two religions born in the 5th century BCE? / Jainism and Buddhism What was the Vedic Era known for? / The beginning of Vedic religious beliefs and rituals recorded in the Vedas What were the Vedas? / Sacred Sanskrit scriptures and collections of hymns considered sources of knowledge Who were the Vedic people? / Pastoral people living in the Punjab region What materials did Vedic people mainly use? / Wood, clay, bamboo, and other temporary materials What was yajna? / A fire sacrifice ritual performed to please natural deities Did Vedic religion require temples or idols? / No, rituals were performed without temples or iconography What type of religion was early Vedic faith? / A naturalistic polytheistic religion Why were there many gods in Vedic religion? / Because each natural phenomenon had its own deity Who performed yajna rituals? / Priests called yajaka Who was the yajmana? / The patron or benefactor for whom the yajna was performed What was Varna? / The caste system in Vedic society What does Varna mean? / Color or kind Why is Vedic religion also called Brahmanism? / Because Brahmin priests held great importance What is Hinduism described as in the notes? / A broad term covering many religious systems, sects, and cults Which Veda is considered the oldest? / Rig Veda How were the Vedas passed down originally? / Through oral tradition What problem occurred because of oral transmission of the Vedas? / Chronological and dating errors What did the later Vedas mainly contain? / Sacrificial instructions, magic formulas, and spells What was the Shramanic tradition? / A movement opposing Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism Who were the Shramanas? / Ascetics and wanderers searching for ultimate truth What does Shramana mean? / Striving and working hard through austerity Why did Shramanas leave their homes? / To search for truth about life and the universe Which Shramanic traditions survived into modern times? / Buddhism and Jainism What does Jainism believe in? / Eternal souls and extreme austerities for liberation What does Buddhism believe in? / Impermanence, nonexistence of soul, and the middle path What is the Buddhist middle path? / A moderate path avoiding extremes to achieve Nirvana Why did Buddhism spread more widely than Jainism? / Buddhism became missionary and spread across Asia Why did Jainism remain limited mainly to India? / Because it lacked missionary expansion What political factor helped Buddhism rise? / Changing political conditions in South Asia What material change occurred during the Mauryan period? / A shift from perishable materials to stone and durable materials How did Alexander’s invasion affect South Asia? / It introduced foreign artistic and cultural influences Who founded the Maurya Empire? / Chandragupta Maurya Who was Seleucus Nicator? / A Greek general of Alexander the Great Who was Megasthenes? / A Greek ambassador to the Mauryan court Who expanded the Mauryan Empire into the Deccan? / Bindusara Who was Ashoka? / The grandson of Chandragupta Maurya and a major Buddhist ruler What event changed Ashoka’s attitude toward violence? / The War of Kalinga How did Ashoka react after the Kalinga War? / He felt deep regret for violence What did Ashoka reportedly build after embracing Buddhism? / Thousands of stupas What were Ashoka’s edicts? / Inscriptions spread across his empire promoting moral teachings What is the Lion Capital of Sarnath? / A famous Mauryan sculpture and symbol of authority Which foreign styles influenced Mauryan art? / Achaemenid Persian and Greek styles What is Mauryan polish? / A smooth, shiny finish used on Mauryan sculptures and pillars Why do some Mauryan sculptures appear highly developed? / Because Persian or Persian-trained craftsmen likely worked on them What medium remained continuously used in South Asia since Harappan times? / Terracotta What kinds of objects were commonly made from terracotta? / Sculpture, pottery, toys, and ornaments What are Yakshas and Yakshis? / Nature spirits associated with fertility and prosperity What issue exists with dating Mauryan sculptures? / Many sculptures are difficult to date accurately What do Mauryan male statues resemble stylistically? / Wood carving traditions What architectural tradition began with rock-cut caves? / The long tradition of rock-cut architecture in South Asia What inspired early rock-cut caves? / Persian cave traditions and wooden architecture What was special about the Sanchi Stupa during the Shunga period? / Decorative yakshi carvings and mature relief work were added What were yakshis associated with? / Fertility and nature worship What artistic style characterized Shunga reliefs? / Shallow relief inspired by wood carving What are Jataka tales? / Stories about the previous lives of the Buddha What symbols represented Buddha before his human image appeared? / Wheels, Bodhi trees, footprints, and empty thrones What does the term “Early Classic” describe? / The artistic maturity of Shunga and Andh

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1. Compulsive (Adj - C1): Có tính cưỡng bách (không kiểm soát được). Đồng nghĩa: Uncontrollable, obsessive. Trái nghĩa: Voluntary, deliberate. 2. Digital detox (Collocation - B2): Giải độc kỹ thuật số (ngưng dùng thiết bị điện tử). Đồng nghĩa: Tech break, offline period. Trái nghĩa: Constant connectivity. 3. Dopamine hit (Thuật ngữ - C2): Sự giải phóng dopamine (tạo cảm giác hưng phấn tức thời). Đồng nghĩa: Instant gratification, rush. Trái nghĩa: Long-term satisfaction. 4. Cognitive load (Thuật ngữ - C2): Tải trọng nhận thức (mức độ hoạt động của trí não). Đồng nghĩa: Mental effort. Trái nghĩa: Mental relaxation. 5. Impulse control (Collocation - C1): Kiểm soát xung động. Đồng nghĩa: Self-restraint, willpower. Trái nghĩa: Recklessness, indulgence. 6. Ubiquity (Noun - C2): Sự phổ biến ở khắp mọi nơi. Đồng nghĩa: Omnipresence, pervasiveness. Trái nghĩa: Rarity, scarcity. 7. Detrimental (Adj - C1): Có hại, bất lợi. Đồng nghĩa: Harmful, damaging. Trái nghĩa: Beneficial, helpful. 8. Intermittent reinforcement (Thuật ngữ - C2): Củng cố ngắt quãng (cơ chế gây nghiện trong thông báo/mạng xã hội). Đồng nghĩa: Random rewards. Trái nghĩa: Continuous reinforcement. 9. Sedentary (Adj - C1): Thụ động, ít vận động. Đồng nghĩa: Inactive, stationary. Trái nghĩa: Active, mobile. 10. Attention span (Collocation - B2): Khoảng tập trung. Đồng nghĩa: Concentration duration. Trái nghĩa: Distractibility. 11. Aggregator (Noun - C1): Bộ thu thập/tổng hợp thông tin. Đồng nghĩa: Collector, synthesizer. Trái nghĩa: Disseminator. 12. Mitigate (Verb - C1): Giảm nhẹ, làm dịu bớt (tác động tiêu cực). Đồng nghĩa: Alleviate, lessen. Trái nghĩa: Exacerbate, aggravate. 13. Psychological dependency (Collocation - C2): Sự lệ thuộc vào tâm lý. Đồng nghĩa: Mental addiction. Trái nghĩa: Independence, autonomy. 14. Preoccupation (Noun - C1): Sự bận tâm, ám ảnh. Đồng nghĩa: Obsession, fixation. Trái nghĩa: Indifference, apathy. 15. Incessant (Adj - C2): Không ngừng, liên miên (thường gây khó chịu). Đồng nghĩa: Constant, never-ending. Trái nghĩa: Occasional, intermittent. 16. Proximity (Noun - C1): Sự gần gũi (về khoảng cách). Đồng nghĩa: Closeness, nearness. Trái nghĩa: Distance, remoteness. 17. Curb (Verb - B2): Kiềm chế, nén lại. Đồng nghĩa: Restrain, inhibit. Trái nghĩa: Release, encourage. 18. Mindfulness (Noun - B2): Sự chánh niệm/tỉnh thức. Đồng nghĩa: Awareness, attentiveness. Trái nghĩa: Absent-mindedness. 19. Disruptive (Adj - B2): Gây gián đoạn, phiền phức. Đồng nghĩa: Disturbing, unsettling. Trái nghĩa: Soothing, organizing. 20. Nuanced (Adj - C2): Sắc thái, tinh tế (nhiều khía cạnh nhỏ). Đồng nghĩa: Subtle, complex. Trái nghĩa: Simple, oversimplified. 21. Abstinence (Noun - C2): Sự kiêng khem, tiết chế. Đồng nghĩa: Refraining, avoidance. Trái nghĩa: Indulgence, excess. 22. Withdrawal symptoms (Collocation - C1): Các triệu chứng cai nghiện. Đồng nghĩa: Detox reactions. Trái nghĩa: Comfort, stability. 23. Incorporate (Verb - B2): Kết hợp, tích hợp vào (thói quen). Đồng nghĩa: Integrate, include. Trái nghĩa: Exclude, separate. 24. Social alienation (Collocation - C2): Sự xa lánh xã hội. Đồng nghĩa: Isolation, estrangement. Trái nghĩa: Social integration. 25. Default setting (Collocation - B2): Thiết lập mặc định. Đồng nghĩa: Pre-set configuration

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