Ancient India SOL Review

3. Hindu belief that the actions in this life determine the circumstances of the next life.
9. The prince who became the Buddha after achieving enlightenment.
11. Ancient religious texts that are central to the Hindu religion and were written by the Aryans.
12. Group of Indo-European nomads who migrated into India and established a social hierarchy.
15. Ancient Indian empire founded by Chandragupta Maurya, known for unifying much of India.
16. River that supported one of the earliest ancient civilizations in India.
17. Mathematical system including ____, developed in India and used in modern mathematics today.
18. Key teachings of Buddhism that explain the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.

1. In Buddhism, the guide to ending suffering and achieving Nirvana through right actions and thoughts.
2. Major city of the ancient Indus Valley civilization, known for its advanced urban planning.
4. Hindu and Buddhist belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
5. Ancient Indian dynasty during which a Golden Age of culture, science, and learning flourished.
6. Religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama that teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
7. Mountain range in northern India that forms a natural barrier between India and China.
8. Great Mauryan ruler who converted to Buddhism and spread its teachings across Asia.
10. Major religion that developed in Ancient India, featuring beliefs in reincarnation, karma, and the caste system.
13. Social system in India, determined by birth, with rigid divisions based on occupation and social status.
14. Sacred river in India, central to Hindu religion and culture.