Ch. 13 - 18 Vocabulary

to help something grow or prosper

A short length or a time.

A large landmass that is smaller than a continent.

is a nontheistic religion or philosophy

a journey to a holy place 

exact or detailed

goods or money given to the poor

the purpose of an object and how it's used

 the study of the stars and planets

the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists

the study of numbers

To show something that had been hidden

a person who gives up worldly pleasure

to refuse to have or accept

put to death, usually as a legal punishment

a pipe that is used to carry away flowing water, often dirty water

repeating events that occur regulary

empire, from about 322 to 187 BCE, during which the Mauryan family united India

a collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus

a bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests

To raise

the Hinduism of the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.

 a territory that is part of a country or an empire

a class, or group, in Hindu society

destiny or fate, following as effect from cause.

A very strong effect

a guess as to what will happen in the future

a command that is obeyed like a law

the ruler of the Mauryan Empire from about 269 to 232 BCE whose edicts reflected Buddhist value

heavenly or god - like 

an ideal state of happiness and peace

the four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism

Able to grow crops

a theory or set of values by which one lives; the search for wisdom and knowledge

to gladly take in ideas, beliefs, or opinions

 a feeling of great fear and surprise

 a period of great happiness, prosperity and achievement

empire covering much of India that was ruled by the Guptas from around 320 CE to around 550 CE

to judge the meaning of written or spoken words or an event

to produce a change in something or someone

 to hold back and refuse something

a very large area

a place to store grain

A flat area of land that is elevated, or raised, above the land around it.

to move goods or people from one place to another 

a Sanskrit word meaning “enlightened”; the name given to the man who founded Buddhism

a situation of wealth and success

a fortress built to protect a city

belief found Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

a positive result gained by hard work

to change in appearance or character

A strong wind that brings heavy rain to Southern Asia in the summer.

 idea of Buddhism whereby followers should live their lives according to these eight teachings.

a major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.

to actively search for something or someone

an ancient Indian language