A comprehensive set of flash cards about key-terms.
| Front | Nirvana |
| Back | Definition: The ultimate goal in Buddhism — a state of perfect peace and liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). Facts: Achieved through wisdom, ethical conduct, and meditation. Means “extinction” or “blowing out” — the end of desire and suffering. Comparable in concept to Moksha in Hinduism. |
| Front | Key Term: Mesopotamia |
| Back | Definition: The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers — one of the first centers of civilization. Facts: Located in modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria. Known for early cities like Uruk and Ur. Developed writing (cuneiform) and complex political systems |
| Front | Achaemenid Dynasty |
| Back | Definition: The first Persian dynasty, founded by Cyrus II around 550 BCE. Facts: Ruled over an empire stretching from India to Greece. Known for tolerance toward conquered peoples and efficient administration. Famous kings include Cyrus II, Darius I, and Xerxes I. |