Ancient India

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