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Details Title: Social Studies Description: India: Hinduism & Non-Violence Total Flash Cards: 32 Created: 02/27/2006 07:10:53	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Mantra Definition A word or phrase to be repeated while meditating in order to quiet the mind. Term Transmigration Definition The passing of the soul into another body at death. Term Guru Definition A Hindu spiritual leader. Term Austere Definition Stern, harsh, and morally strict. Term Puja Definition The Hindu word for worship. Term Dharma Definition One's proper path in life. Term Proselytize Definition To convert from one religion to another. Term Vedas Definition The ancient sacred texts of Hinduism. Term Brahman Definition The one divine being of Hinduism- or God. Term Raga Definition a sacred musical composition for the sitar and the tabla. Term Kshatriya Definition The second highest caste. The ruling class and warriors in India belong to it. Term Many gods and goddesses. Definition Who are the leaders of Hinduism? Term Ascetic Definition A person who leads a life of contemplation and self-denial. Term By birth. Definition How is a person's caste determined? Term Karma Definition The effect of the actions of past and present lifetimes on one's present life. Term Brahman Definition The highest caste. The priests and scholars belong to it. Term Reincarnation Definition The central belief of Hinduism; the idea that the spirit is perfected over many lifetimes. Term Caste Definition A class or group in India. Term Ganges River Definition The most sacred feature of Indian geography. Term Vaisya Definition The middle caste; the merchants and farmers. Term Untouchables Definition The absolute lowest caste. These people are not allowed into organized society. Term Polytheistic Definition In Hinduism, many gods and goddesses are worshipped. What is this called? Term Sudra Definition The low caste. The laborers, servants and craftworkers belong to this caste. Term Sit-in Definition To sit or lie down in front of a business. Term Martin Luther King Jr. Definition This famous American studied how Mohandas Ghandi used non-violent action to lead the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Term Boycott Definition To refuse to buy or trade. Term Henry David Thoreau Definition This American who lived in the 1800's was the author of Civil Disobedience. Term Mohandas Gandhi Definition This man used the ideas from Civil Disobedience to lead India to independence from Great Britain in the early 1900's. Term Mohandas Gandhi Definition This man used the ideas from Civil Disobedience to lead India to independence from Great Britain in the early 1900's. Term Strike Definition To refuse to go to work. Term Varanasi Definition Term New Delhi Definition