Chapter 4: Ancient India Vocabulary
Monsoon- strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of the Year (in summer they are wet, and in winter they are usually dry)
Migrate- to move from one place to settle in another area
Caste- a social class of people in India
Reincarnation- rebirth of a soul in the body of another living thing
Dharma- in Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of each person
Ahisma- in Hinduism, the idea of being non-violent
Meditate- to think deeply about sacred things
Nirvana- the lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires
PEOPLE TO KNOW:
Brahma- in Hinduism- the Creator, created everything on Earth
Vishnu- in Hinduism- a kind god concerned with the welfare of humans
Shiva- very powerful God in Hinduism, can destroy the world but also create it again
Siddhartha Gautama- founded Buddhism- known as Buddha or "The Enlightened One"
Chapter 4: India Study Guide
Vocabulary: People to Know:
Monsoon Brahma
Caste Vishnu
Reincarnation Shiva
Dharma Siddhartha Gautama
Ahimsa
Meditate
Nirvana
Notes and Activity Sheets:
4. Review Activities and Learning how to read a Table: (notebook)
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