Ashoka - South Asian ruler who embraced the teachings of Buddhism and tried to spread them throughout South East Asia

Dharma - correct conduct according to law or custom

South Asia Government - divided into separate regions governed by various rulers

Importance of religion in southeast asia - major unifying roce

Indo-Europeans - pastoral nomads who had horses. Spread religion

Rig Veda - ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit Hymns

Karma - the sum of one's deeds in this and earlier ...