Ancient India
Across
- 3. – The belief about doing your duty and living the right way.
- 4. One of the world’s oldest religions that began in India.
- 9. The meaning of the name Mohenjo-Daro.
- 11. – The idea that your actions affect what happens to you in the future.
- 12. – A major city of the Indus Valley Civilization known for its organized streets.
- 13. A state of perfect understanding and peace reached by Buddha.
- 14. Subcontinent – The large landmass that includes India and is separated from the rest of Asia by mountains.
- 16. Members of the warrior and ruler caste.
- 17. A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
- 19. – People outside the caste system who did the hardest jobs and were treated unfairly.
Down
- 1. The founder of Buddhism who later became known as the Buddha.
- 2. Members of the highest caste who performed religious duties.
- 4. The huge mountain range that separates India from the rest of Asia.
- 5. – The belief that the soul is reborn after death in a new body.
- 6. Buddha’s teachings explaining why people suffer and how to overcome suffering.
- 7. People who bought and sold goods in ancient India.
- 8. Buddha’s eight-step guide to living a good life and ending suffering.
- 10. – An ancient Indus Valley city famous for advanced plumbing and city planning.
- 15. River – The river where one of the earliest civilizations in ancient India developed.
- 18. – A practice of deep thinking and focusing the mind.
- 20. System – The social class system that divided people in ancient India.