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| Sanskrit | an Indo-European language |
| Hellenistic Era | Period of much cultural accomplishment, especially in science and philosophy. |
| Varnas | 4 social classes in India |
| Hinduism | 1 Religion of India. Belief in a single force in the universe. |
| Yoga | Method of training to find the ultimate reality in Hinduism. |
| Reincarnation | the rebirth of a human soul in a different form after death. |
| Karma | Force generated by a person's actions that determines how the person will be reborn in the next life |
| Dharma | Rules Karma and requires all people do their duty. |
| Buddhism | Founded by Siddhartha Gautama also known as, "The Budda". |
| Silk Road | Route for luxury goods traded between Rome and China |
| Minoans | Bronze age society established on the island of Crete |
| Arete | Struggle for excellence found by fighting in battle. |
| Epic Poem | Written by Homer, taught values such as courage and honor. |
| Polis | "City state" in Greek life |
| Acropolis | Fortified area on a hill top. |
| Phalanx | Walls of shields that protected hoplites in battle. |
| Oligarchy | Government headed by 2 kings. |
| Age of Pericles | Athens empire that expanded and prospered |
| Socratic Method | Question and answer format used to teach. |
| Caste | Rigid social categories that determined a person's place in society. |
