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AP World History: Classical India Flashcards

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7395941609Epic/Vedic Age1500-700 B.C.E +/-0
7395941610HinduismDeveloped gradually over time, and has no single founder or central holy figure.1
7395941611UpanishadsHindu writings that stressed the shallowness of worldly concerns in favor of contemplation of the divine spirit.2
7395941612Brahma(n)Basic holy essence. The eternal being that created and preserves the world. All encompassing including all of creation. Has many manifestations called devas.3
7395941613BrahminsThe highest ranking varna. The priestly class.4
7395941614YogaSelf-discipline practice that means "union," that pursues freeing the mind to concentrate on the divine spirit.5
7395941615DharmaA person's spiritual duties and obligations, which he or she must follow to achieve liberation.6
7395941616KarmaThe sum effect of a person's actions, both good and bad, which shape future experiences.7
7395941617MokshaLiberation; release from the cycle of reincarnation, and joining on with Atman.8
7395941618Bhagavad GitaClassic sacred hymn about a warrior who is sent to do battle against his own relatives.9
7395941619Siddhartha GautamaBecame the Buddha, or "enlightened one."10
7395941620BuddhaAccepted the Hindu belief of reincarnation, but denied the practice of caste.11
7395941621ZeroMathematical concept invented by Indians12

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