AP World History: Classical India Flashcards

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