Vocab #3

2. Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism.
3. Liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism.
5. An ancient Indian empire known for advances in art, science, and mathematics.
7. A state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering in Buddhism.
8. Indo-European people who migrated to India and influenced its culture.
11. Service: Government jobs earned through exams in ancient China.
12. Path: The Buddhist path to enlightenment.
13. The balance of opposites in Chinese philosophy.
15. Piety: Respect for one’s parents and ancestors in Chinese culture.
21. of Heaven: The Chinese belief that rulers are chosen by divine approval.
22. An ancient Persian religion based on good versus evil.
23. The principle of non-violence in Hinduism and Buddhism.
24. The major religion of India, focusing on karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
26. Fertile yellow soil found in China.

1. The cycle of rebirth of a soul into a new body.
4. The duties and moral laws in Hinduism and Buddhism.
6. A Chinese philosophy focused on harmony with nature.
9. A person sent to promote a religion in a foreign land.
10. The individual soul in Hindu belief.
14. Subcontinent: A large region in South Asia including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
16. The ultimate spiritual reality in Hinduism.
17. Cycle: The rise and fall of ruling families in China.
18. Wall: A massive wall built to protect ancient China from invasions.
19. The idea that actions determine future outcomes.
20. A social class system in Hindu society.
25. Noble Truths: The main teachings of Buddhism about suffering and its end.