Vocab 3#

2. Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, written in Sanskrit.
4. A Buddhist guide to ethical and mindful living leading to Nirvana.
8. of Heaven The divine right to rule in ancient Chinese political theory.
11. Fine, fertile, yellow soil deposited by wind, often found in the Yellow River valley.
12. An ancient Persian religion focusing on the battle between good and evil.
13. The ultimate, unchanging reality or universal spirit in Hinduism.
14. A powerful ancient Indian empire known for its golden age of culture and science.
17. A government system in which officials are selected based on merit and exams.
18. A key concept in Hinduism and Buddhism, referring to duty, moral law, or righteousness.
20. Indo-European nomads who migrated to the Indian Subcontinent and influenced its culture.
21. The rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history, guided by the Mandate of Heaven.
22. The ultimate state of liberation and peace in Buddhism, free from suffering and desire.
24. Core Buddhist teachings about the nature of suffering and the path to enlightenment.

1. A large landmass in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
3. The belief in being reborn into another life after death.
5. A massive fortification built in China to protect against northern invasions.
6. A Chinese philosophy emphasizing living in harmony with the Dao, or "the Way."
7. A major world religion originating in India, characterized by beliefs in reincarnation and karma.
8. A person who spreads religious beliefs to others, often traveling widely.
9. The individual soul or self in Hindu philosophy.
10. The concept of actions determining future outcomes in this life or the next.
15. A Confucian principle emphasizing respect and devotion to one's parents and ancestors.
16. The principle of non-violence toward all living beings in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
17. A rigid social hierarchy in Hindu society, determining one’s occupation and status.
19. A Daoist concept representing the balance of opposite forces in the universe.
23. Liberation from the cycle of reincarnation in Hinduism, achieving unity with Brahman.