Ancient India
Across
- 3. - The belief in being reborn after death.
- 4. - The social system that divided people into groups based on birth and occupation.
- 6. - The universal spirit worshipped in Hinduism.
- 7. - A group at the bottom of the caste system with few social rights.
- 10. - Ancient Hindu texts that contain hymns and spiritual knowledge.
- 13. - The belief that a person's actions affect their future.
- 14. - The ancient language of India, used in many religious texts.
- 16. - The birth name of Buddha before he attained enlightenment.
- 17. - A major religion that began in India, known for beliefs in karma and reincarnation.
- 18. - A famous emperor who spread Buddhism throughout India.
- 19. - A physical and mental practice that originated in ancient India.
- 20. - The duty or moral law in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Down
- 1. - One of the largest cities of the Indus Valley civilization.
- 2. - The founder of the Maurya Empire and one of India's first rulers.
- 5. - An important mathematical concept developed in ancient India.
- 8. - The ultimate goal in Buddhism, representing freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
- 9. - A sacred river in India, considered holy in Hinduism.
- 11. - Seasonal winds that brought heavy rains to India each year.
- 12. - Siddhartha Gautama, who founded Buddhism.
- 15. - A major river that helped ancient Indian civilization to thrive.
- 17. - The mountain range to the north of India, home to Mount Everest.