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Ancient India
Social Studies Vocabulary
Words and Definitions
Vocabulary– Ancient India
subcontinent
Indus River
Himalayas
Indus Plain
citadel
migrate
Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro
Hinduism
Vedas
caste system
reincarnation
dharma
Buddhism
monk
karma
Four Noble
Paths
Eightfold Path
Middle Way
Siddhartha
Gautama
Kosala
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!
Welcome to India
Ch. 6 Vocabulary
Subcontinent
A large landmass that is
geographically separated from the
rest of the continent
Subcontinent
A large landmass that is
geographically separated from the
rest of the continent
Indus Plain
A vast, dry region south of the Himalayas
that is made fertile by deposits of silt
from the Indus River
Indus Plain
A vast, dry region south of the Himalayas
that is made fertile by deposits of silt
from the Indus River
Indus River
A river that flows from Tibet, through the
Himalayas to the Arabian Sea
Indus River
A river that flows from Tibet, through the
Himalayas to the Arabian Sea
Himalayas
Himalayas
The world’s highest mountain range,
forming the northern border of the Indian
subcontinent
Citadel
walled fort that protects a city
Citadel
walled fort that protects a city
Migrate
to move from one place to another
Migrate
to move from one place to another
Harappa
city of the ancient Harappan civilization
Harappa
city of the ancient Harappan civilization
Mohenjo-Daro
City of the ancient Harappan civilization
Mohenjo-Daro
City of the ancient Harappan civilization
Hinduism
the religion of India that grew out of the beliefs of
the ancient Aryan peoples; it stresses that one main
force connects all of life
Hinduism
the religion of India that grew out of the beliefs of
the ancient Aryan peoples; it stresses that one main
force connects all of life
Vedas
In Hinduism, the ancient books of sacred
songs on which much of which its
religious beliefs are based
Vedas
In Hinduism, the ancient books of sacred
songs on which much of which its
religious beliefs are based
Caste system
the 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
Caste system
the 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
Reincarnation
a Hindu belief that people move in a
constant cycle of life, death, and rebirth
Reincarnation
a Hindu belief that people move in a
constant cycle of life, death, and rebirth
Dharma
laws and duties that instruct Hindus on
how to live
Dharma
laws and duties that instruct Hindus on
how to live
Buddhism
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.
monk
monk
A man who devotes his life to a
religious group, often giving up all
he owns.
karma
karma
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the end result
of all of a person’s good and bad acts,
which determines his or her rebirth.
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.
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.
Eightfold Path
1. Right View
2. Right Intention
Wisdom
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
Ethical Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
Mental Development
Eightfold Path
In Buddhism, the basic rules of behavior
and belief leading to an end of suffering.
1. Right View
2. Right Intention
Wisdom
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
Ethical Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
Mental Development
Middle Way
Middle Way
In Buddhism, a way of life, neither too strict
nor too easy, that results from following the
Eightfold Path.
Siddhartha Gautama
Siddhartha Gautama
563? – 483? B.C.
Ancient Indian religious leader known as the
Buddha, or enlightened One, who founded
Buddhism.
Kosala
Kosala
An ancient kingdom in northern India
where Siddhartha Gautama is said to have
been born.
Chapter 6 – Ancient India
subcontinent
Indus River
Himalayas
Indus Plain
citadel
migrate
Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro
Hinduism
Vedas
caste system
reincarnation
dharma
Buddhism
monk
karma
Four Noble
Paths
Eightfold Path
Middle Way
Siddhartha
Gautama
Kosala