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7293896716Atmanone's spirit or essential self. basic concept in Hinduism.0
7293896717AryansIndo European migrants who settled in India after 1500 BCE. their union with Dravidians formed the basis of Hinduism.1
7293896718Brahmanthe single spiritual power that resides in all things. demonstrates thought and questions in after-life and creation2
7293896719BrahminsHindu caste of priests. social distinctions were made possible by settling down and religion3
7293896720CasteHindu social rank based on wealth and profession social distinctions made by settling down due to agriculture.4
7293896721Dasasancient Aryan Indian term for enemies or subject peoples. represented evil in India5
7293896722Dravidiansfamily of languages spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka, also a term for the people who speaks them. formed cities and governments in India6
7293896723Indraearly Indian god associated with Aryans the king of gods and was associated with warfare and thunderbolts7
7293896724KarmaHindu concept that the sum of good and bad in a persons life will determine his or her status in their next life showed beliefs of thought and questions in after-life and creation8
7293896725Lawbook of Manubook of verses in the Hindu canon that spells out the norms of religious, domestic, and social life of India dealt with proper moral behavior and social relationships, reflected the society constructed under Aryan influence9
7293896726Mohenjo-daroset of ancient cities in modern southeast Pakistan, near the Indus River Structured layout and modernly-used inventions.10
7293896727MokshaHindu concept of the salvation of the soul. showed the beliefs of thought and questions in after-life and creation.11
7293896728NirvanaBuddha concept of a state of spiritual perfection and enlightenment goal for Buddhists12
7293896729Pariahlow caste in southern India. led to minorities and poverty13
7293896730Rajatitle of an Indian prince or king shows their government14
7293896731SamsaraHindu term for the concept of transmigration, that is, the soul passing into a new incarnation. shows beliefs in thought and questions in after-life and creation.15
7293896732Sanskritsacred language by the Vedas in India, mainly for religion Exemplifies a distinction with every day life and religion16
7293896733ShudrasHindu caste of landless peasants and serfs distinctions (social) made possible by settling down and religious beliefs17
7293896734Untouchableslowest in the cast system. led to minorities and poverty.18
7293896735UpanishadsIndian reflections and dialogues view of basic Hindu concepts19
7293896736VaishyasHindu caste of cultivators, artisans, and merchants. social distinctions made possible by settling down and religion.20
7293896737Vedas"Wisdom," early prayers and hymns that provides info about Indo European Aryans Showed self-thought and philosophical ideas.21

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