7395941609 | Epic/Vedic Age | 1500-700 B.C.E +/- | 0 | |
7395941610 | Hinduism | Developed gradually over time, and has no single founder or central holy figure. | 1 | |
7395941611 | Upanishads | Hindu writings that stressed the shallowness of worldly concerns in favor of contemplation of the divine spirit. | 2 | |
7395941612 | Brahma(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 | |
7395941613 | Brahmins | The highest ranking varna. The priestly class. | 4 | |
7395941614 | Yoga | Self-discipline practice that means "union," that pursues freeing the mind to concentrate on the divine spirit. | 5 | |
7395941615 | Dharma | A person's spiritual duties and obligations, which he or she must follow to achieve liberation. | 6 | |
7395941616 | Karma | The sum effect of a person's actions, both good and bad, which shape future experiences. | 7 | |
7395941617 | Moksha | Liberation; release from the cycle of reincarnation, and joining on with Atman. | 8 | |
7395941618 | Bhagavad Gita | Classic sacred hymn about a warrior who is sent to do battle against his own relatives. | 9 | |
7395941619 | Siddhartha Gautama | Became the Buddha, or "enlightened one." | 10 | |
7395941620 | Buddha | Accepted the Hindu belief of reincarnation, but denied the practice of caste. | 11 | |
7395941621 | Zero | Mathematical concept invented by Indians | 12 |
AP World History: Classical India Flashcards
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