Learning Contract 3 by Rishab A.

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Across
  1. 2. The rebirth of the soul in a new body after death.
  2. 8. The pattern in Chinese history of dynasties rising to power, becoming corrupt, and being overthrown.
  3. 9. An ancient Iranian religion centered on a dualistic cosmology of good and evil and the eventual triumph of good.
  4. 12. Fertile, yellow-brown soil found in the Yellow River basin of Northern China.
  5. 13. An individual's moral and religious duties or righteous path of living.
  6. 14. A series of fortifications built across China's northern borders to defend against invaders.
  7. 16. The practical Buddhist guidelines (the "middle way") for living to end suffering and reach Nirvana.
  8. 17. An individual sent to promote their religious faith in a foreign region.
  9. 18. Liberation from the cycle of reincarnation in Hinduism; union with Brahman.
  10. 19. A large peninsular landmass in South Asia including India and surrounding countries.
  11. 21. The supreme, universal spirit and ultimate reality in Hinduism.
  12. 23. A person's essential self or individual soul.
  13. 24. The most ancient Hindu scriptures, a collection of Sanskrit hymns and texts.
Down
  1. 1. A diverse Indian religion characterized by belief in reincarnation and a universal spirit.
  2. 3. Indo-Iranian people, the cultural group that migrated into ancient India and shaped its early language and society.
  3. 4. The Buddha's teachings that life involves suffering, which is caused by desire and can be overcome.
  4. 5. The administrative government branches where officials are selected based on merit, often via exams.
  5. 6. An unchangeable hereditary social group in traditional Indian society defining status and occupation.
  6. 7. In Chinese philosophy, opposing forces that must be balanced for harmony.
  7. 10. The virtue of respect and care for one's parents and ancestors in Confucian ethics.
  8. 11. The principle of nonviolence and respect for all living things.
  9. 14. Which ruled northern India from the 4th-6th centuries CE, a "golden age" for art and science.
  10. 15. A Chinese philosophy emphasizing harmony with the Dao (the "Way") through simplicity and nature.
  11. 18. A Chinese political concept, heaven grants the emperor the right to rule if he governs justly.
  12. 20. In Buddhism, the state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering and reincarnation.
  13. 22. Actions in life that determine fate in future existences.