Ancient India

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Chapter 5 Ancient India terms, vocabulary and concepts.
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Ancient India Religions Hinduism Buddhism
Hinduism The largest religion in India today
Reincarnation It is the process of rebirth.
nonviolence the avoidance of violent actions.
Sikhism Has its roots in its teaching of the Guru Nanak who lived in the AD 1400s
caste system the caste system divided Indian societies into groups based on a persons birth ,wealth occupation
Karma The effects that good or bad actions have on a persons soul.
Jainism Is based on the teachings of a man named Mahavira who is believed to have been born around 599 BC
Missionaries People who work to spread there religious beliefs
Fasting Going without food
Buddhism A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.
Meditation The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas.
Nirvana a state of perfect peace
The Buddha The enlightened one
Metallurgy Is the science of working with metals.
Asoka Was a respected ruler and very important.
Candragupta Maurya He controlled India and founded the Gupta empire.
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