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202907285AryanNomads who spoke Indo-European and who came to India from Central Asia. They affected India in many ways and created the caste system0
202907286Monsoona seasonal wind pattern in South Asia that blows from the SW during the summer and to the NE during the winter1
202907287Citadela fortress inside a city that is on high ground2
202907288CasteEach of the hereditary classes of the Hindu caste system that are distinguished by your economic, occupation and social status.3
202907289RajaA prince or king in India4
202907290Varnaeach of the 4 hindu classes5
202907291Brahminthe priests of the Hindu caste system; the highest members of the HIndu caste system6
202907292Brahmana dreamless sleep, free from earthly desires; the Great World Soul7
202907293Buddhisma widespread ancient religion or philosophy that emphasizes reincarnation, enlightenment, the 4 noble truths, and the eightfold path.8
202907294VedasThe oldest holy books. They are written in Sanskrit and are written for the Hinduism religion. They had hymns, poems, religious prayers, magical spells, and lists of the gods and goddesses.9
202907295ReincarnationThe rebirth of a soul into a new body until it reaches Brahman or Nirvana. Release from this cycle is an objective for all living soles.10
202907296Dharmathe principal of cosmic order11
202907297Karmapeople's actions in their life affect them in their present and future lives; your actions have effects.12
202907298SanghaThe buddhist community of monks, nuns, novices, and laity.13
202907299AhismaThe principal of non-violence toward all living things.14
202907300HinduismThe main religion in India, emphasizes reincarnation and escaping its cycle. It has various forms that include asceticism and ordinary life. It is polytheistic15
202907301Gurua spiritual teacher16
202907302Meditatethinking deeply and spiritually.17
202907303NirvanaBuddhist thought,enlightenment, the ultimate transcendence from the illusion of the material world; release from the wheel of life.18

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