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Ancient India

Ancient India. Social Studies Vocabulary Words and Definitions. Vocabulary– Ancient India. subcontinent Buddhism Indus River monk Himalayas karma Indus Plain Four Noble citadel Paths migrate Eightfold Path Harappa Middle Way Mohenjo-Daro Siddhartha

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Ancient India

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  1. Ancient India Social Studies Vocabulary Words and Definitions

  2. Vocabulary– Ancient India subcontinent Buddhism Indus River monk Himalayas karma Indus Plain Four Noble citadel Paths migrate Eightfold Path Harappa Middle Way Mohenjo-Daro Siddhartha Hinduism Gautama Vedas Kosala caste system reincarnation dharma

  3. To review vocabulary: • Click your way through the slide show with your mouse or touchpad. • The vocabulary word will appear on the first slide. The definition will appear on the second slide, along with the vocabulary word. • Practice until you are able to give a good definition in your own words. It does not have to be “word for word” – it does need to be accurate and complete. • All pictures are of Indian historical figures, statuary, landscapes, maps, and buildings. • Good luck and have fun!

  4. Welcome to India Ch. 6 Vocabulary

  5. SubcontinentA large landmass that is geographically separated from the rest of the continent

  6. SubcontinentA large landmass that is geographically separated from the rest of the continent

  7. Indus PlainA vast, dry region south of the Himalayas that is made fertile by deposits of silt from the Indus River

  8. Indus PlainA vast, dry region south of the Himalayas that is made fertile by deposits of silt from the Indus River

  9. Indus RiverA river that flows from Tibet, through the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea

  10. Indus RiverA river that flows from Tibet, through the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea

  11. Himalayas

  12. HimalayasThe world’s highest mountain range, forming the northern border of the Indian subcontinent

  13. Citadelwalled fort that protects a city

  14. Citadelwalled fort that protects a city

  15. Migrateto move from one place to another

  16. Migrateto move from one place to another

  17. Harappacity of the ancient Harappan civilization

  18. Harappacity of the ancient Harappan civilization

  19. Mohenjo-DaroCity of the ancient Harappan civilization

  20. Mohenjo-DaroCity of the ancient Harappan civilization

  21. Hinduismthe religion of India that grew out of the beliefs of the ancient Aryan peoples; it stresses that one main force connects all of life

  22. Hinduismthe religion of India that grew out of the beliefs of the ancient Aryan peoples; it stresses that one main force connects all of life

  23. VedasIn Hinduism, the ancient books of sacred songs on which much of which its religious beliefs are based

  24. VedasIn Hinduism, the ancient books of sacred songs on which much of which its religious beliefs are based

  25. Caste systemthe social system in Hindu society in which a person’s place is determined by the rank of the family into which he or she is born

  26. Caste systemthe social system in Hindu society in which a person’s place is determined by the rank of the family into which he or she is born

  27. Reincarnationa Hindu belief that people move in a constant cycle of life, death, and rebirth

  28. Reincarnationa Hindu belief that people move in a constant cycle of life, death, and rebirth

  29. Dharmalaws and duties that instruct Hindus on how to live

  30. Dharmalaws and duties that instruct Hindus on how to live

  31. Buddhism

  32. Buddhism A religion founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering.

  33. monk

  34. monk A man who devotes his life to a religious group, often giving up all he owns.

  35. karma

  36. karma In Hinduism and Buddhism, the end result of all of a person’s good and bad acts, which determines his or her rebirth.

  37. Four Noble Truths 1. Life means suffering. 2. The origin of suffering is attachment. 3. The cessation of suffering is attainable. 4. The path to the cessation of suffering.

  38. Four Noble Truths In Buddhism, the principles that rule life and promise an end to suffering. 1. Life means suffering. 2. The origin of suffering is attachment. 3. The cessation of suffering is attainable. 4. The path to the cessation of suffering.

  39. Eightfold Path

  40. Eightfold Path In Buddhism, the basic rules of behavior and belief leading to an end of suffering.

  41. Middle Way

  42. Middle Way In Buddhism, a way of life, neither too strict nor too easy, that results from following the Eightfold Path.

  43. Siddhartha Gautama

  44. Siddhartha Gautama 563? – 483? B.C. Ancient Indian religious leader known as the Buddha, or enlightened One, who founded Buddhism.

  45. Kosala

  46. Kosala An ancient kingdom in northern India where Siddhartha Gautama is said to have been born.

  47. Chapter 6 – Ancient India subcontinent Buddhism Indus River monk Himalayas karma Indus Plain Four Noble citadel Paths migrate Eightfold Path Harappa Middle Way Mohenjo-Daro Siddhartha Hinduism Gautama Vedas Kosala caste system reincarnation dharma

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