Hinduism- disapproved of violence, killing, and revenge. They could only use violence in self-defense, such as war. vegetarians, can't kill living things, cattle were sacred to Hindus, in India, killing cattle was banned.
Allows the freedom to believe and worship. they believe the world is basically one big family, Hinduism accepts all beliefs but is against distinct forms of religion. festivals- Pongal, Shigmo, Bihu, Onam, Holi
Brahma- first god in the triumvirate
Vishnu- was a god in the Hindu triumvirate, supreme god
Shiva- god of the triumvirate
oldest religion, no specific founder or theology
has a lot of different religious beliefs
India- pepper, cinnamon, diamonds, fabrics, spices and semi-precious stones.
Caravans- a group carrying goods to trade with people far away
Nanda- 80,000 cavalry
Maurya- 30,000 cavalry
The bamboo longbow- bow made of bamboo
War elephant- were used to charge, break enemy lines, and cause terror
Catapult- capable of hurling large stones at the enemy
Krauncha Vyuha- crane shaped formation
Vyuha- a winding, rotating circular formation, considered impenetrable
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