Vocabulary 1
A long story in the form of a narrative poem
what is epic poem?
The idea that your actions in this life will impact your afterlife
what is karma?
A large, distinct landmass that is part of a continent
What is a subcontinent?
a 400 verse epic poem
What is the Mahabharata?
the mountain range in the northeast
what are the Himalayas?
A period of great cultural achievement
What is golden age?
how society was and in some places, still is organized in certain parts of India
what is a caste system?
A series of postures and breathing exercises
what is yoga?
the god whose avatars include Krishna and Rama
Who is lord Vishnu?
the mountain range in the northwest
What are the Hindu Kush?
A vaccine containing a mild form of a disease to prevent the development of that disease
What is inoculation?
the idea of fulfilling the duty of your assigned caste
what is dharma?
A class system in India that provided each group with its own culture
what is caste system?
once a popularly worshipped god, his status among modern Hindus has fallen by the wayside
Who is Brahma
The two bodies of water in the south, not just the Indian Ocean
What are the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea?
A strong seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia
what is a monsoon?
A city built with a specific layout in mind
what is a planned city?
Righteous conduct; the Buddha's teaching
what is dharma?
the supreme being
Who is Brahman?
The two major rivers of India. the Saravasti no longer exists
a state of bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth
What is nirvana?
the rebirth of another person’s soul into another body after death
what is reincarnation?
a state of being influenced by a person’s actions and conduct; determines the kind of life into which a person will be reborn
what is karma?
who is Vyasa?
the first two cities of ancient India?
what are Mohenjo-Daro and Harrapa?